Field Research Coordinator 1

Assists the principal investigator, field coordinator, and project manager to recruit participants from the Bogalusa, Franklinton, and Covington area WIC clinics. Responsibilities include data collection and implementing a diabetes prevention program (STRIVE) with study participants. Data collection includes screening and follow up visits, collecting anthropometrics, administering questionnaires, venipuncture, and assisting with a variety of other study related tasks.

Minimum Qualification:
• High School Diploma
• Directly related experience
Preferred Qualification:
• Experience with research coordination and teams
• Competent with technology (MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint; Access; Outlook; SAS; Endnote)
• Experience with phlebotomy is preferred but not required

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, report writing, and ability to meet deadline.
• Good team member and experience in working in an office and community environment.
• Experience working on a research study.