Research Coordinator - Research Professional 1

About the Job The Department of Neurology is seeking an entry-level Research Coordinator to assist with conducting participant screenings, research visit scheduling and confirmations, and assisting with data entry and data management in the ALS Research Program under the direction of David Walk, MD. An ideal candidate will have experience conducting human research studies in Psychology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, biospecimen, or a related field in college and/or post-college. The ALS Research Program values professional development and is excited to support the chosen candidate as they advance their research/clinical career. Duties/Responsibilities: 65% Research Coordination: ●Patient screening, scheduling, and data entry. ●Under the direction of lead Clinical Research Coordinators, perform protocol procedures with participants, including specimen collection / processing (training will be provided). ●Assist with building study visit kits for blood draws and lumbar punctures. ●Maintain accurate, confidential, and complete study records from participant visits. ●Coordinate with and support other Research Coordinators in the ALS Research Program. 25% Data Management: ●Entering, organizing, and maintaining datasets. ●Assist with data entry validation. ●Under the supervision of the ALS Program Manager, assist with building a program participant tracker. 10% Administration: ●Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to the ALS Research Program. ●Use project management software that is in place for the ALS Research Program to track study-related tasks. ●Attend ALS Program meetings. ●Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications: ●BA/BS degree in a health-related field (Pre-Med, Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Work, Biology, Nursing, etc.) or a combination of post-high school education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years. ●Experience with assisting with research study visits. ●Trusted collaborator and team player. ●Organized with excellent attention to detail. ●Effective verbal and written interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: ●Experience working on a human subject research study. ●At least 1 year of research assistant work or research training experience (e.g. research methods coursework or internship). ●Previous experience with phlebotomy / venipunctures or willingness to learn how to do blood draws. ●Enthusiasm for medical research studies. ●Openness to working on site at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) at least 3-4 days per week. ●Must be comfortable working with individuals with serious medical conditions and their families. About the Department To learn more about the Department of Neurology, please visit Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $20.67/hr - $30.77/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off * Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program * Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans * Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts * University HSA contributions * Disability and employer-paid life insurance * Employee wellbeing program * Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity * Financial counseling services * Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost * Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. 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Created: 2025-09-29