The position will coordinate a research study that characterizes the toxic and carcinogenic potential of the Standardized Research E-cigarette (SREC) developed by NIDA. The overall goal is to generate initial reference data on chemical exposures and associated effects in smokers switching to SREC.

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.

All Required Qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health or related field and at least 2 years of research experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years.
• Clinical research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical research experience in protocol implementation, coordinate subject visits, consent and enroll subjects.
• Specimen collection and processing experience: blood, urine, saliva/oral cell collection and processing
• Familiar with International Conference for Harmonization guidelines and FDA’s Code of Federal Regulations.
• Regulatory experience: IRB application, IND and Certificate of Confidentiality applications.
• Be available to work variable hours including some early evening and occasional weekends; time may be negotiable depending on study needs.
• Completed and received a certification in smoking cessation
• Pay close attention to detail and able to problem solve.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.