Research Coordinator

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Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles! 

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. 

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you: 

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Research Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting research activities for participants living with HIV and at risk for HIV within our organization. This position involves coordinating and managing various aspects of research studies under the guidance of Research Leadership and principal investigator(s) and in adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in medical and social sciences research and make a meaningful impact on the delivery of healthcare and community services for a diverse patient population.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinate all aspects of research studies, including participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection.
• Ensure strict adherence to research protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement participant recruitment strategies, ensuring eligible individuals' enrollment in research studies.
• Facilitate the informed consent process, ensuring participants fully understand the study procedures, risks, and benefits.
• Oversee the collection, recording, and management of research data, maintaining accuracy and integrity.
• Collect biospecimens (e.g. blood, saliva, etc.), administer injections, and/or conduct rapid sexually transmitted infection testing with research participants.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research staff, and external partners to facilitate smooth study operations.
• Monitor and track study progress, identifying and addressing any issues or deviations from the research protocol.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of research data.
• Prepare regular progress reports, contribute to manuscripts, and assist in the dissemination of research findings.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as biology, public health, social work or other related field.
• Work Experience:
  • Prior experience working in clinical research, human subjects research, or healthcare preferred.
• Technical Experience:
  • Good Clinical Practice, CITI and/or IATA Certification or the ability to obtain this within 90 days of hire.
  • Proficiency in rapid STI testing, phlebotomy and injections preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population and individuals at risk for HIV, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION:

Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate.

Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.

Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications.

As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs.

Pay Rate:

Starting at $24.00/hourly (Depending on Experience)

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Public Student Loan Forgiveness 

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. 

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: 

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service