Job Redesign and Workplace Rewards Assessment
University of Phoenix
Human Motivation
PSY/320

Job Redesign and Workplace Rewards Assessment The position of a research coordinator at Mayo Clinic executes the primary components of a research study with the direction from a principal investigator or supervisor. This position is fundamental in complying with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines for the research studies that the group is involved. They prepare and edit study communications and have the responsibility to ensure that all requirements are achieved. They identify problems, enroll study participants and teach study protocol participants what their role is in completing the study. The research coordinator is responsible for accuracy and timeliness in completing study activities and helps with data collection, storage of information and must be able to organize, maintain and retrieve study materials and documentation when is needed or requested. They must be able to recognize defined adverse events and report these to the appropriate parties. (Mayoweb.mayo.edu, 2008). The qualifications for this position require an associate degree in the physical or social sciences or a health-related field or extensive experience in either a health care program, or significant experience in the research setting. Employees must be highly advanced in medical terminology and exhibit a medical background. They must be experience in patient-related activities, maintaining schedules, and coordinating activities with several departments and levels of employees. Employees in this position must have strong organizational skills, a high level of technical computer experience and be very proficient in word processing and spreadsheet programs. They must also be a dependable team player and self-directed to meet study deadlines (Mayoweb.mayo.edu, 2008).