Summary

The Moreno Lab studies how children's sleep and circadian rhythms impact children's weight status. We conduct lab based and home based studies in which children's sleep is assessed via a wrist worn watch and circadian rhythms are assessed via saliva sampling procedures. Depending on study protocol, screen use may also assessed via app that monitor device use and children will be randomized to experimental conditions to examine the impact of screen use on sleep and circadian Rhythms. The research Coordinator I will help to coordinate day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. They will ensure accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants across studies.

Job Duties

• Carry out multiple facets of data collection with child research participants and their parents in laboratory or home environments, including executive functioning test administration, saliva collection, and recordkeeping.
• Learn basic laboratory procedures, including assessment of circadian rhythms via salivary melatonin, behavioral sleep assessment tools, and tests of executive function.
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and the safety of research participants.
• Interview, screen, and recruit patients for studies. Explain processes and procedures to educate participants about the research study.
• Collect patient information.
• Process, document, and enter information into a database.
• Collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood, saliva, and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in the study protocol.
• Employees may be required to receive on-the-job training in phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing these procedures on study participants.
• Maintain records and regulatory documents for research studies.
• Schedule research participants for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and other studies specific to the research protocol.
• Retrieve and submit test results to the appropriate parties.
• May correspond with patients throughout the study.
• Travel to participants' homes for data collection.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office and front-end database systems (e.g., REDCap).
• Experience with spreadsheets and database management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative and meet deadlines set by the Manager and/or Principal Investigator (PI).
• Willingness to travel to participant homes for data collection.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Other

Customer Service:

• Maintains clear, professional communication with participants and team members

Working Conditions and Occupational Risks:

• Work takes place in patient clinics, hospitals, office settings, laboratories, and participants’ homes.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, radiation, environmental allergens, and other physical hazards.
• Requires regular interaction with patients and staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transport data collection supplies to participant homes.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs and climb stairs as needed.