Research Coordinator

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline

• Two (2) years of research experience in epidemiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, public health, or biomedical research.

• Relevant graduate research experience may be substituted for professional experience.

• Training in molecular epidemiology, cancer research, computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or other biomedical research methodologies.

• Experience with human subjects research and NIH-funded research is preferred. Experience with CHIP-seq data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study Performance: The Research Coordinator will coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of multiple federally funded research projects in molecular cancer epidemiology and translational cancer research. Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, managing study timelines and milestones, overseeing data collection and quality assurance, maintaining research databases, and ensuring accurate documentation of study procedures and outcomes. The incumbent will conduct statistical and bioinformatics analyses of epidemiologic and multi-omics datasets, assist with the development and implementation of reproducible computational workflows, and collaborate with the Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary research team to support study design, data interpretation, and project execution. The Research Coordinator will also assist with participant recruitment activities, biospecimen tracking, laboratory coordination, and training and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate.

• Reporting and Dissemination: The Research Coordinator will contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, technical reports, and grant applications. Responsibilities include performing statistical analyses, generating publication-quality figures and tables, interpreting research findings, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with the dissemination of research results through peer-reviewed publications, scientific meetings, progress reports, community outreach materials, and other scholarly communications.

• Regulatory and Compliance: The Research Coordinator will maintain research documentation and regulatory records, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, data use agreements, REDCap databases, biospecimen inventories, and study documentation. The incumbent will assist in ensuring compliance with institutional, NIH, and federal regulations governing human subjects research, data security, and responsible conduct of research. Responsibilities also include preparing protocol modifications, continuing reviews, progress reports, and supporting study monitoring and audits when necessary.

• Other Duties as Assigned: The Research Coordinator may perform other duties that support the overall research mission of the laboratory and the Department of Epidemiology. These responsibilities may include organizing research meetings, coordinating collaborations with investigators and institutional cores, mentoring students and research trainees, assisting with laboratory and project management activities, supporting strategic planning and grant development, and representing the research program at institutional, regional, and national scientific meetings.

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.