Research Specialist in Global Health and Nutrition position available
The Center for Nutrition in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Boston Children’s Hospital is searching for a Research Specialist in Global Health and Nutrition.
The candidate will be responsible for coordination of field operational, data management, and regulatory activities for international nutrition and epidemiology research projects. Data management will be one of the main responsibilities of this position including supervision of database development and the collection, entry, cleaning and reporting of clinical, research, and laboratory specimen data.
Other responsibilities include development of case report forms, study protocols, and ethical review submissions and coordination of participant screening, recruitment, and follow-up. He/she will also assist with coordination of regulatory submissions for all research projects to Institutional Review Boards and regulatory organizations.
• Provide supervision for study implementation in study communities, clinical sites, main office, and laboratories.
• Monitor study progress and data completeness and quality.
• Develop and implement systems to continuously improve study implementation and data quality.
• Regularly review data quality and coordinate resolution of queries in the field or laboratories.
• Develop and conduct trainings for study staff.
• Document key processes, events, and meetings during the course of the projects.
• Report regularly to investigators on study progress.
• Prepare reports and other documents as requested by the investigators or donor.
All activities will be conducted in close collaboration with investigators and study personnel in Boston and Dar es Salaam.
Basic qualifications:
College background or equivalent experience, preferably in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Public Health or related field. One to two years in conduct of research studies. Demonstrated knowledge of research populations and/or technical expertise in conduct of research studies.
Additional qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health or related field. Two or more years demonstrated leadership, project management skills, and technical expertise in conduct of research studies. Excellent analytical, computer, organizational, and problem solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently, under supervision and as part of a team are all necessary for this position. Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, goal and detail-oriented work style, and meticulous and consistent follow through on projects are required. Experience in project management desirable, preferably in international settings. Experience liaising with Institutional Review Boards, other regulatory organizations, and academic and governmental institutions preferred. Experience in statistical programming software is desirable (preferably in SAS) but not required for this position.
For further information, please contact:
Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH
Center for Nutrition at Boston Children’s Hospital
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
333 Longwood Avenue, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02115
tel 617-355-7612
fax 617-730-4722
Christopher.duggan@childrens.harvard.edu
