Research Project Coordinator Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of research project coordinator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for mentoring to Research Specialists to improve skills and knowledge of MassHealth regulations and policies that can be used to improve efficiency in processing escalations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of research projects
• Be trained to take vitals and blood spots
• Utilize study databases
• Work in close cooperation with study investigators and other research staff
• Be knowledgeable about and highly compliant with respect to research policies and procedures
• Assist with the coordination and writing of grant applications, MSKCC protocols and papers
• Strong knowledge of the contract and grant proposal submission process to federal, state or private funding organizations, including the online submission process
• Strong knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing study and project protocols

I would like to submit my application for the research project coordinator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support for assurance and HRPP assessments designed to monitor compliance with human subjects protection regulations and make recommendations for improvement.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior experience with the coordination of healthcare projects and interaction with research subjects
• Flexibility in order to meet changing priorities
• Prior experience as a Study Coordinator or within the pharmaceutical industry
• Skill in utilizing relevant PC and clinical applications
• Requires strong operational skill set, including proactive abilities, discretion, superior organization/coordination, quality/process improvement, problem-solving, analytical, customer service and time management skills
• Knowledge of institutional, University and Governmental research administration policies and procedures
• Proficient use of computer and relevant software and database applications (including EPIC, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of best practice in research protocols and procedures

Please consider me for the research project coordinator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight to ensure published manuscripts are in compliance with National Center for Biotechnology Information regulations and Public Access laws.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with human subjects payments and advertising/recruitment
• Experience in interpreting federal solicitations for funding
• Experience in designing and/or establishing standard operating procedures or protocols, tracking tasks and deliverables with respect, and adherence to a system, while finding ways to improve efficiency and transparency
• Experience in communicating in both written and verbal forms with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in developing new/original content including letters of support, proposal text, blog posts, and/or marketing materials
• Experience in managing time and delivery of assigned tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Experience in using Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on email communications
• Working knowledge of productivity software

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the research project coordinator position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and administrative oversight of all clinical trials and observational research, program evaluation, operational projects, and public health surveillance in the Region, ensuring appropriate execution and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proficient in file-sharing using Google Drive
• Biostatistical analytical abilities to analyze cross-sectional and longitudinal data using a variety of regression modeling techniques, bootstrapping
• Billingual in Spanish/English
• Experience in educational technology and experimental design
• Demonstrated knowledge with school processes
• Demonstrated knowledge with computer programming
• Experience in writing and developing competitive grants and manuscripts is highly desirable
• Superior critical thinking, oral, written and presentation communication and organization skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of research project coordinator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for direct oversight and management of the project control activities, including financial controls and vendor subcontracts, making certain that the project is in compliance with all contract and MAXIMUS requirements, expected deliverables and all applicable regulations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Administer training programs for CITI and KC electronic Research Administration (eRA) system
• Assist in the organization, maintenance, and update of the ORIC website and public forms as necessary
• Working understanding of research protocols submitted for human research protections review
• Knowledge of social/behavioral science research methods & principles
• Experience in coordination and allocation of resources and day-to-day planning for efficient operation of an enterprise devoted to high-risk populations and interacting with a research environment
• Experience interpreting medical charts
• Proficiency with the operation of a personal computer and software applications, such as MS Word, Endnote, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) needed to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment, effectively and accurately document research procedures