Research Professional 1

Tobacco Research Study Coordinator

About the Job

The position will coordinate a research study that examines the effects of the watercress vegetable on different toxicants and cancer causing agents found in the environment and cigarette smoke.  This position will be physically located in Austin, Minnesota at The Hormel Institute - University of Minnesota, Medical Research Center.

Responsibilities:  Recruit, consent and run study subjects and process and manage biomarker samples, including blood, urine, saliva and oral cells.

Conduct, coordinate and implement the research study from start-up to closeout according to study protocols.
- 20% Recruitment, screening, consenting, and enrolling of participants
- 30% Implementing the protocol for data collection (conducting subject visits, arranging study schedules, coordinating with medical staff)
- 10% vital sign collection, medical history interviews, and side effect monitoring
- 15% Specimen collection & processing
- 15% Data entry, data cleaning, and building data reports
- 5% Survey and form development and management (REDCap, Word, Excel, Access)
- 5% Other duties as assigned.