Research Interventionist, Department of Health & Exercise Science

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Job Description Summary

Implements, coordinates, and administers research-funded study interventions, to include nutrition, weight loss, spontaneous physical activity and / or structured exercise protocols. Interaction with study participants is substantial, however additional managerial responsibilities such as policy and protocol development, adverse event management and / or Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) reporting may be required. Interacts with study subjects, other departmental or University staff, and Principal Investigator; may also interact on behalf of PI with external and employ independent decision-making with regards to implementation of study protocols and study administration, as appropriate. Position is grant-funded (2.0 yrs) and subject to annual renewal by sponsor.

Job Description

Essential Functions :

• In compliance with study protocol, delivers and manages research-related nutrition, weight loss, physical activity, and / or exercise interventions for older adults. Exercises independent judgment to revise or adapt protocols within the context of participant capabilities and study aims.
• Monitors subject compliance with study protocols, prepares individual progress reports for participants, and supervises intervention scheduling of participants. Administers contact protocols for follow-up with non-adherent study participants.
• Collects and compiles information on adverse events and submits reports to Principal Investigator; the Institutional Review Board; Data and Safety Monitoring Board; study sponsor; and / or other study stakeholders as necessary. Organizes, compiles, and enters intervention data into web-based data entry application(s) and performs data verification and “cleaning” functions.
• Assists Principal Investigator and other study staff with data reduction and analysis as needed.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of study participants and ensure operational efficiency. Make independent decisions concerning participants and special situations related to study intervention(s).
• Comply with Institutional policies, study protocols and procedures, and DHHS and IRB guidelines for human subject’s research.

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Disclaimer :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time Note to Applicant :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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