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Position Summary:
The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Coordinator, Population Health in Boca Raton, FL.
The Research Coordinator supports the Department of Population Health’s community-engaged research portfolio by collaborating with faculty and communities to support the entire scientific process of proposal creation, protocol development, project implementation, analysis, and dissemination of results. This role collaborates with faculty, students/trainees, and external partners to advance population health initiatives, implement day-to-day research operations, and support grant- and project-funded community programs.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Coordinate community-engaged and applied research projects from initiation through closeout, including timelines, deliverables, and partner communication.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, clinics, schools, public agencies, and other stakeholders to support research participation and program implementation.
- Support the development of partnership documents (e.g., MOUs, letters of support, scopes of work) and track partner commitments and deliverables.
- Assist faculty with proposal development by contributing to project narratives, workplans, budgets/justifications (as applicable), and required attachments related to community engagement.
- Coordinate IRB submissions and amendments, consent materials, and study documentation; ensure adherence to human subjects protections and institutional requirements.
- Develop and manage study tools and workflows (e.g., recruitment plans, participant tracking, field protocols, interview/focus group guides, survey distribution plans).
- Conduct or support data collection and field activities (qualitative and/or quantitative), including community events, interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings.
- Support data organization and basic analysis activities appropriate to training (e.g., data cleaning support, qualitative coding assistance, descriptive summaries) in collaboration with faculty and biostatistical staff.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal leadership and external partners; support dissemination activities (community briefs, presentations, manuscripts).
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and action tracking for research teams and community advisory groups.
- Support onboarding and coordination of students/trainees on projects (as assigned), including task supervision and training on project protocols.
- Maintain accurate project records and support post-award project management activities including sponsor progress reporting, documentation, record retention, and coordination with administrative teams.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, social/behavioral sciences, health services, research, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting research projects and/or community-based initiatives (academic, healthcare, government, or nonprofit setting).
- Strong project management skills, including coordinating multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and documenting progress.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with various community stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of research ethics and human subjects protections; experience supporting IRB processes is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, shared file systems).
Preferred Competencies:
- Contributed to peer-reviewed scientific papers.
- Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR), implementation science, program evaluation, or community initiatives.
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities; bilingual (English/Spanish proficiency preferred).
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
- Familiarity with relevant biological or other laboratory-based research activities.
- Familiarity with REDCap or similar data capture platforms; comfort working with basic datasets and reporting outputs.
Salary:
$50,000–$60,000 Annually.
College or Department:
COM: Mejia Lab
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Application Deadline:
2026-06-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Position Summary:
The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Coordinator, Population Health in Boca Raton, FL.
The Research Coordinator supports the Department of Population Health’s community-engaged research portfolio by collaborating with faculty and communities to support the entire scientific process of proposal creation, protocol development, project implementation, analysis, and dissemination of results. This role collaborates with faculty, students/trainees, and external partners to advance population health initiatives, implement day-to-day research operations, and support grant- and project-funded community programs.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Coordinate community-engaged and applied research projects from initiation through closeout, including timelines, deliverables, and partner communication.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, clinics, schools, public agencies, and other stakeholders to support research participation and program implementation.
- Support the development of partnership documents (e.g., MOUs, letters of support, scopes of work) and track partner commitments and deliverables.
- Assist faculty with proposal development by contributing to project narratives, workplans, budgets/justifications (as applicable), and required attachments related to community engagement.
- Coordinate IRB submissions and amendments, consent materials, and study documentation; ensure adherence to human subjects protections and institutional requirements.
- Develop and manage study tools and workflows (e.g., recruitment plans, participant tracking, field protocols, interview/focus group guides, survey distribution plans).
- Conduct or support data collection and field activities (qualitative and/or quantitative), including community events, interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings.
- Support data organization and basic analysis activities appropriate to training (e.g., data cleaning support, qualitative coding assistance, descriptive summaries) in collaboration with faculty and biostatistical staff.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal leadership and external partners; support dissemination activities (community briefs, presentations, manuscripts).
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and action tracking for research teams and community advisory groups.
- Support onboarding and coordination of students/trainees on projects (as assigned), including task supervision and training on project protocols.
- Maintain accurate project records and support post-award project management activities including sponsor progress reporting, documentation, record retention, and coordination with administrative teams.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, social/behavioral sciences, health services, research, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting research projects and/or community-based initiatives (academic, healthcare, government, or nonprofit setting).
- Strong project management skills, including coordinating multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and documenting progress.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with various community stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of research ethics and human subjects protections; experience supporting IRB processes is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, shared file systems).
Preferred Competencies:
- Contributed to peer-reviewed scientific papers.
- Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR), implementation science, program evaluation, or community initiatives.
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities; bilingual (English/Spanish proficiency preferred).
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
- Familiarity with relevant biological or other laboratory-based research activities.
- Familiarity with REDCap or similar data capture platforms; comfort working with basic datasets and reporting outputs.
Salary:
$50,000–$60,000 Annually.
College or Department:
COM: Mejia Lab
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Application Deadline:
2026-06-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Medpace61
- University of California - San Francisco48
- Johns Hopkins University39
- Emory University34
- University of Pennsylvania33
Top Industries Hiring
- Education465
- Healthcare & Medical Services342
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals73
- Science & Research66
- Consulting & Professional Services31
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a life science, social science, public health, or related field
- Experience with IRB submissions, informed consent, and regulatory compliance documentation
- Proficiency in research data collection and management using REDCap or similar platforms
- Familiarity with clinical trial protocols, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, or GCP certification
- Strong written communication skills for preparing study documents, reports, and participant materials
- Experience recruiting, screening, and following up with study participants across diverse populations
Tips for Your Research Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to protocol types
Research coordinators work across clinical, behavioral, and survey-based studies, and hiring managers screen for fit fast. Name the specific protocol types you've managed, not just 'research support,' so your resume clears the first filter.
Highlight your IRB and compliance experience
Most postings require familiarity with IRB submissions, informed consent procedures, or regulatory documentation. If you've prepared or submitted IRB protocols, list that explicitly. Omitting it buries one of the most differentiating qualifications for this role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your search terms to the posting language
The same role appears as clinical research coordinator, research study coordinator, and research associate depending on the institution. Search all three variants so you don't miss openings that match your background but use different terminology.
Prepare a protocol-specific example for interviews
Interviewers consistently ask how you handled a deviation, a participant dropout, or a data discrepancy. Walk through one concrete example with the problem, what you did, and the outcome. Generic answers about attention to detail won't hold up.
Negotiate start date around study timelines
Research coordinators often join teams mid-study, and your start date can affect onboarding complexity. If you're comparing offers, ask where each study is in its timeline. A later start at enrollment close means less ramp-up than joining at baseline.
Research Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research coordinators?
The companies hiring the most research coordinators right now include Medpace, University of California - San Francisco, and Johns Hopkins University, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Academic medical centers and large health systems consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many research coordinator jobs are remote?
About 12% of research coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though availability varies significantly by study type. Survey-based, qualitative, and social science research roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while clinical trial and biospecimen-focused positions typically require on-site presence for participant visits and sample handling.
How do you become a research coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a science, public health, psychology, or related field. Build hands-on experience through undergraduate research labs, clinical volunteer roles, or post-graduation research assistant positions. Earn a GCP certification to demonstrate protocol compliance knowledge. Apply to entry-level coordinator or research assistant roles at hospitals, universities, or contract research organizations to get your first study experience on record.
Can you get a research coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level research coordinator roles are designed for candidates with limited formal experience. Employers at academic institutions and teaching hospitals regularly hire new graduates who have completed a senior thesis, research internship, or lab assistant role. Emphasize any experience recruiting participants, managing data, or working within an IRB-approved project, even if the scope was small. GCP certification adds credibility when your work history is thin.
What does the research coordinator interview process look like?
Most research coordinator interviews involve a phone screen with HR followed by one or two rounds with the principal investigator or study team. Expect behavioral questions about managing competing deadlines, handling protocol deviations, and communicating with participants. Some employers assign a short written exercise or ask you to walk through how you'd manage a specific study scenario. Final rounds often include a team meet-and-greet to assess fit with the lab or clinical environment.
Where can I find and apply to research coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to research coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your study experience, institution type, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No intermediary step is required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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