Description
Research Coordinator (1099 Contractor)
32 hours/week - 9 month assignment
The Research Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and execution of research activities conducted by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). This role will assist with managing research projects, coordinating with the Director of Research, partnering with the Research Advisory Panel, supporting data collection and analysis efforts, and helping disseminate research findings. The Research Coordinator is expected to perform the duties and responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities are also needed.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH).
- Minimum of five (5) years of public health, infection prevention, or research experience.
- 2-4 years of experience participating and coordinating research projects.
- Strong research methodology and analytical skills.
- Experience with survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms).
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis programs (e.g., R, SAS, STATA)
- Advanced data management skills.
Summary
Research Project Coordination:
- Coordinate day-to-day activities for association-sponsored research projects.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with research collaborators, committees, external partners, and the Research Advisory Panel.
- Assist in the development and management of research protocols and documentation.
Data Collection and Management:
- Collect, clean, organize, and maintain datasets and research materials
- Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant policies.
Analysis and Reporting:
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of research findings
- Prepare research summaries, reports, manuscripts, and presentations
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for staff, leadership, and members
Member and Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate research participation among APIC Research Network Members
- Support focus groups and survey administration
Publication and Dissemination
- Assist in producing peer-reviewed journal articles and reports
- Support dissemination of research through webinars, conferences, newsletters, and digital platform
- Ensure consistency and quality of research outputs
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Master’s in Public Health, 5+ years in public health, infection prevention, or research, and 2–4 years coordinating research projects; requires analytical, data management, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- coordinating research
- managing datasets
- disseminating findings
Skills & Tools
Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, R, SAS, STATA
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — Arlington, Virginia, United States
- Salary: USD 59,280 – 80,080 / year
- Languages: English
About Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
A professional association supporting infection control and epidemiology research, education, and collaboration. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs