Drug Checking & Project Specialist (Health, Behavior and Society)
Core
Oversees administrative and technical implementation of complex research projects while providing point-of-care drug checking services and leading health communication activities for people who use drugs in Baltimore.
Role type
Senior Research Project Coordinator with public health intervention focus
Builds
Mobile overdose and HIV-prevention intervention programs
Domain
Public health / Harm reduction / Drug policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Project coordination, Data management and analysis, Regulatory compliance, Research design, Resource management, Scientific writing
Preferred skills
Master's degree in a related field
Technologies
Infrared spectrometer, Test strips
Responsibilities
Oversee design and implementation of study procedures and tools for data collection, Monitor team compliance with protocols and regulations, Perform on-site point-of-care drug checking with an infrared spectrometer and test strips, Conduct community outreach and establish community relationships, Develop and oversee study budgets, Extract data and assist with preparation of manuscripts and presentations