Job Abstract

The David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), Department of Urology is seeking to hire a full-time Qualitative Research Coordinator to join the Population-Health Research Core (PHRC). The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in research methodology and study coordination and logistics. This position presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced team responsible for providing the A-Zs of population health research--development, implementation, and dissemination. Under the direction of the PHRC Manager, the Qualitative Research Coordinator will work across various departments with a variety of personnel and leading health care researchers (i.e., Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, trainees, and national/international collaborators) to complete the following duties:

• Serve as a subject-matter resource in qualitative research methodologies to guide and assist in the development of qualitative research studies
• Assist in the development of applications to be submitted to the appropriate regulatory bodies (i.e., IRBs)
• Assure compliance with all aspects of individual studies ensuring that protocols are completed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner
• Be responsible for research assessment and study participant intervention under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Be responsible for relevant regulatory and research practice guidelines
• Work with the PI to refine study protocols and procedures, as needed
• Participate in patient recruitment and enrollment, data collection, source documentation, quality assurance, regulatory submissions of events as needed, and protocol dissemination to required study participants.
• Facilitate and participate in regular meetings with the study team to provide updates on research progress