RESEARCH COORDINATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Dec 17, 2025 - The Research Coordinator has experience, preferably within a local television sales department, with a strong foundation in television sales, research, promotion, and marketing. This role requires proficiency in media-related software such as Wide Orbit, Marshall Marketing, Kantar, and Nielsen Media Research, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The coordinator also demonstrates strong communication and presentation abilities, works well under pressure, and is confident in executive-level discussions and client meetings with account executives and management.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Research Coordinator Resume
- IRB Compliance
- Study Coordination
- Data Management
- Participant Recruitment
- Informed Consent
- Clinical Data Collection
- Protocol Development
- Budget Management
- Literature Review
- Database Management
- Team Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project Coordination
- Participant Engagement
- Organizational Skills
- Attention Detail
- Multitasking Ability
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills

Summary of Research Coordinator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Public Health with 4 years of Experience
- Ability to perform a variety of highly complex and confidential functions using independent judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and personal initiative.
- Understanding of the rationale behind tasks and processes, with the ability to quickly learn.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex and ambiguous data into marketing materials.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to initiate asking the right questions and find the right people for answers.
- Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong client service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be flexible, creative, and sensitive in response to changing situations and needs.
- Knowledge of the financial consulting services industry.
- Prior marketing experience where responding to RFPs was the primary method of sales.
- Experience in a business environment, with a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must have Microsoft Office Suite knowledge and skills with experience using Excel as a core function of daily work tasks.
- Knowledge of internal business applications (i.e., CRM, SharePoint).
2. BA in Psychology with 3 years of Experience
- Prior support experience.
- Strong work ethic.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to proactive and thoughtful approach.
- Highly presentable both by phone and in person.
- Able to collaborate and be team-oriented.
- Must be intelligent and quick-witted with the ability to manage a team and other internal/external investment professionals quickly and efficiently.
- Able to be motivated to dig in and grow with the firm for years to come.
- Strong computer and Internet research skills.
- Ability to work independently with strong follow-through.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to be flexible to handle multiple and changing priorities.
- Must have resourcefulness in executing projects.
- Ability to identify, education, prior employment, and references.
3. BS in Biology with 4 years of Experience
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
- Superior organizational skills to manage multiple project tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
- Must have professionalism, humility, and self-motivation.
- Good personal and program time/detail management skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong familiarity with issues related to youth homelessness.
- Experience with community-engaged work.
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing the social determinants of health and operating from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework.
4. BA in Sociology with 3 years of Experience
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent IT and digital skills (i.e., Microsoft packages).
- Excellent analytical and project coordination skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in delivering excellent customer service and teamwork.
- Must have video editing and survey design skills.
- Knowledge of research methodologies.
- Understanding of the People Profession.
5. BS in Nursing with 5 years of Experience
- Must have phlebotomy skills.
- Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office Products).
- Must have IRB experience.
- Ability to accurately collect and store research data.
- Experience conducting clinical research with mental health populations.
- Experience training staff in clinical studies.
- Experience interacting with patients and family members.
- Must have skills in developing new strategies or approaches to projects.
- Ability to accurately collect and store research data.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff and investigators as well as maintain patient confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, must be able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs.
- Ability to interact with patients/study participants and research and medical staff.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff and investigators as well as maintain patient confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, must be able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs.
- Ability to interact with patients/study participants and research and medical staff.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
- Knowledge of the principles of growth and cognition over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policy and procedures.
6. BS in Neuroscience with 2 years of Experience
- Relevant experience in consumer research, clinical research, or consumer insights.
- Prior experience working with sensory or consumer panels.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under short deadlines.
- Able to self-motivated who is able to work both in a team and independent setting.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry and statistical software programs.
7. BA in Social Work with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in a research/clinical coordinator setting.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, analytical, efficient, proactive, confident and mature personality.
- Must be responsible and passionate about Biomedical research.
- Able to work independently under pressure as well as in a team.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, basic analytical skills in R, Python, or similar.
8. BA in Human Development with 9 years of Experience
- Experience as a biostatistian engaged in clinical trials research in Phase II and III randomized controlled trials of behavioral interventions for patients with cancer and their children and caregivers.
- Experience in support and coordination of behavioral or counseling intervention studies.
- Extensive experience in developing training programs and training study staff in the conduct of clinical trials, especially in threats to the validity of study results.
- Experience in using rigorous methods to evaluate dosage and fidelity of interventions delivered through diverse venues (in-person, telephone, small group, virtual environment).
- Advanced skills in the conduct of rigorous randomized clinical trial studies.
- Attention to detail and excellent time management.
- Advanced skills in multi-tasking with concurrent data analyses and data reporting.
- Excellent Zoom, PowerPoint, Excel, and EndNote skills.
- Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills with proven ability in communication.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Extensive skills and experience in assisting the Principal Investigator in establishing and maintaining goals and achieving grant milestones, especially related to interim and final analyses.
9. BS in Nursing with 5 years of Experience
- Excellent organizational, management, and communications skills, including writing ability.
- Proficient in all applications of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Must be able to pass a Tier 1 Background Investigation.
- Strong familiarity with military and medical terminology, military medical research.
- GLP/ISO experience in industry research.
- Experience in various cell biology and molecular biology techniques.
10. BA in Behavioral Science with 7 years of Experience
- Strong qualitative research skills (e.g., grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography).
- Strong quantitative research skills (e.g., community surveys, experimental designs).
- Knowledge and experience in family and/or youth mental health/addictions health services research.
- Knowledge and experience in youth engagement in mental health services and research.
- Proven ability to establish credibility and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across a broad range of organizational levels.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have trained in TCPS2 and ICH GCP.
- Understanding of protecting participant privacy and confidentiality within research studies and in clinical settings.
- Strong data management and analytical skills, competency using analytic software (experience with SPSS, NVivo, MAXQDA, or related applications).
- proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including oral, written and presentation.
- Ability to conduct community-based participatory research.
- Ability to program evaluation.
11. BS in Biomedical Sciences with 3 years of Experience
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols consistently.
- Ability to problem solve, maintain priority and focus on assigned tasks.
- Able to be flexible in work schedule.
- Able to pay attention to detail and documentation.
- Able to demonstrate bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English).
- Able to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to public health research.
- Knowledge of research and working with the community.
- Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications.
- Ability to perform basic measurements (e.g., waist circumference, weight, blood pressure).
- Must have phlebotomist certification or training.
- Must be able to independently travel to health center sites throughout CT, and participate in recruitment events in the community.
- Must be able to clearly communicate verbally.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Must be able to carry a laptop and recruitment materials as part of recruitment activities.
12. BS in Neuroscience with 2 years of Experience
- Hands-on research experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
- Experience in the use of basic office equipment.
- Experience working with computers and the MS Office software environment.
- Must have the ability to work well under the pressure of meeting mandatory deadlines.
- Must have good organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, interpret, and apply instructions to assigned activities.
13. BA in Human Development with 5 years of Experience
- Clinical research experience.
- Experience as a Clinical Data Manager or Clinical Research Associate.
- Experience in a comprehensive cancer center, cooperative group, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle a variety of tasks and work independently.
- Must have a high level of PC literacy, including broad knowledge of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must have the skill of critical thinking and reasoning.
14. BS in Public Health with 4 years of Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser's Edge.
- Prospect development experience.
- Strong familiarity with development research tools such as Wealth Engine, LexisNexis, Foundation Center Directory and/or similar tools.
- Excellent communication and verbal skills, with a special emphasis on written skills.
- Able to be resourceful and have the ability to troubleshoot.
15. BA in Anthropology with 3 years of Experience
- Fluent in French.
- Ability to conduct business, communicate and follow detailed instructions in English.
- Experience in an operational, recruiting, or service-oriented role.
- Experience in administrative duties, project management, process improvement, or related field.
- Able to proactively address issues and solve problems that might come up in the logistical planning and execution of a research plan.
- Able to manage multiple simultaneous projects on different timelines and quickly adapt to unexpected changes to plan and process.
- Comfortable speaking to customers on the phone in French and English.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
16. BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience
- Experience administering cognitive tests and coordinating clinical and/or observational trials.
- Experience working with the elderly or individuals with cognitive difficulties.
- Knowledge of RedCAP.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage workload.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility to manage competing work priorities, schedules and deadlines.
17. BA in Sociology with 6 years of Experience
- Excellent organizational and management skills, resource planning, and the ability to work both autonomously and in teams.
- Understanding of FDA, HIPAA and good clinical practice guidelines for research.
- Ability to coordinate several large multi-center trials.
- Previous experience working on industry-sponsored trials.
- Experience working with Clinical Trial Management systems.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with the preparation of research proposals for funding entities.
18. BS in Nursing with 7 years of Experience
- Experience with employing a variety of evaluation methods.
- Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR) or community-engaged approaches.
- Able to familiarize with or work in tribal or underrepresented minority populations.
- Able to familiarize with Indigenous evaluation approaches.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, experience in virtual team environments.
- Ability to facilitate focus groups.
- Ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
- Knowledge and prior experience with the human subjects institutional review process.
- Experience working with statistical or analytic software packages, e.g., SAS or Stata.
- Knowledge of the ethical conduct of research with human subjects.
- Strong writing skills and a demonstrated ability to write manuals or training guides.
- Background and experience conducting substance abuse research.
- Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly and administrative team, as well as work independently.
- Strong familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
- Knowledge or prior experience with the federal, state, local, or foundation grant processes.
- Knowledge or prior experience with digital storytelling.
- Knowledge or prior experience with the design-thinking perspective.
19. BA in Human Development with 4 years of Experience
- Research coordinator experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of knowledge translation, theories, frameworks, and models.
- Advanced understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodology.
- Intermediate understanding of research ethics policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to delegate tasks with clear instructions.
20. BA in Cognitive Science with 5 years of Experience
- Must have related research experience.
- Must have CCRP or SOCRA certification.
- Experience administering and/or interviewing study participants.
- Previous experience of working in a health institution and working with patients.
- Extensive knowledge of theory and practical application of research policies and procedures.
- Ability to plan and direct research and administrative activities within a team environment.
- Ability to provide support to other members of the team and related units or teams.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Good verbal communicator, with English language fluency, a good listener, and the ability to clarify requested information.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (e.g., Tri Council).
21. BS in Biomedical Sciences with 4 years of Experience
- Hospitality/Event Management qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Current knowledge of the hospitality, convention and exhibition industry.
- Working knowledge of the MS Office suite.
- Must have a high standard of writing and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Ability to be well organised and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to use initiative.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
22. BA in Criminology with 3 years of Experience
- Excellent organization skills and flexibility to allow for multitasking and the smooth transition between various job tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work positively as a team member as well as independently.
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
- Ability to compose and synthesize documents.
- Knowledge of research methods, including regulatory and IRB compliance.
- Experience working with cross-functional team members and in a position requiring managing multiple priorities and activities.
23. BS in Neuroscience with 4 years of Experience
- Experience with clinical or public health research.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent rapport with patients.
- Strong experience working with the Microsoft Suite of products.
- Able to organize and attentive to detail.
- Must have project organizational skills.
- Ability to make independent judgment.
- Ability to work well as part of a research team.
- Experience with data analysis.
- Experience with REDCap or similar.
- Experience with granting agency rules and regulations.
- Experience with other UW systems (e.g., MyFD).
24. BA in Anthropology with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills, including independently managing multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and quality results.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience developing study materials.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently as part of a team with limited supervision.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, particularly in the context of collaborating with and coordinating a variety of stakeholders.
25. BS in Public Health with 5 years of Experience
- Specific training/professional development in knowledge translation/mobilization and implementation science (KT-IS).
- Experience with demonstrated progression towards leading projects in various KT-IS activities with a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent group facilitation and leadership skills.
- Comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders, including patient partners, senior leadership executives, academics, clinicians, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation skills, both in content development and verbal delivery.
- Highly organized individual and manages time well.
- Must have skill in appropriately prioritizing numerous responsibilities to meet deadlines and to produce high-quality deliverables with proficiency and accuracy.
- Able to speak bilingual (English and French).
26. BA in Social Work with 3 years of Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with principal investigators and other stakeholders to coordinate the day-to-day activities required in study coordination.
- Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in team-oriented settings.
- Knowledge of research design principles, statistics, regulatory requirements, and ethical requirements.
- Working knowledge of the utilization of internet-based computer programs and good basic computer skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate study and patient schedules.
27. BS in Biomedical Sciences with 2 years of Experience
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines related to research.
- Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel).
- Able to self-direct and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals.
- Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.
28. BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience
- Research or research coordinator experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills.
- Previous experience in conducting Health Canada-regulated clinical trials.
- Previous clinical experience in health care.
- Strong familiarity with phlebotomy or willingness to learn.
- Superior organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet skills a minimum).
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of harm reduction and anti-oppression.
- Strong familiarity and comfort working with gay, bisexual and other MSM and other equity-seeking groups.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal English communication.
29. BA in Cognitive Science with 2 years of Experience
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and detail-oriented.
- Must have an analytical background, strong verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.
- Knowledge of research methods.
30. BA in Behavioral Science with 1 year of Experience
- General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field.
- General computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with human study participants.
31. BS in Nursing with 7 years of Experience
- Research experience, preferably inside a local television sales department.
- Must have high-level knowledge and background based in television sales/research/promotion/marketing, with an understanding of competitive media, ratings calculation, estimating and qualitative measurement.
- Expert skill level with media-related software, including Wide Orbit, Marshall Marketing, Kantar and other comparable software.
- Highly skilled, working at Nielsen Media Research.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge and ability to have executive-level conversations about the industry and marketplace.
- Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.
- Comfortable presenting alongside a team of account executives and Management on key client meetings.
- Expert level proficiency in all Microsoft Office products, primarily MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
32. BS in Biology with 5 years of Experience
- Working experience in Financial Services.
- Experience working within a corporate access team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to team player.
- Able to think analytically.
- Must have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong working-level knowledge of Equity Capital Markets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have a consistent work ethic through hard work, confidence and effort.
- Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities.
- Must have a professional in dealing with external counterparts, including corporate IRs and management.
- Effective and clear communicator.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
33. BS in Neuroscience with 4 years of Experience
- Clinical research experience.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented.
- Must have trained in TCPS2, Division 5, and ICH GCP training.
- Experience with Health Canada studies.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Strong computer skills and competence with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and statistical programs (SPSS).
34. BS in Public Health with 5 years of Experience
- Previous experience in multi-center research studies/clinical trials, or other research projects.
- Experience with the management of large clinical research studies and or databases.
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.
- Highly efficient computer skills, extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Supervisory experience and team coordination.
35. BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience
- Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Ability to organize and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and new projects.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively on multiple projects with limited supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication skills, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in a clinical research environment.
- Experience as a clinical site coordinator.
- Must have certification as a CCRC.
36. BA in Anthropology with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in managing clinical trials as a Research Coordinator or Research Assistant.
- Must have Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy certification.
- Must have Medical Assistant-Registered certification.
- Must have current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
- Experience in data management.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must have analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
37. BS in Biology with 5 years of Experience
- Strong familiarity with EPIC/EMR.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel software and REDCap database.
- Working knowledge of central and local IRBs such as WIRB, Advarra, etc.
- Previous experience in obstetrics.
- Must have CCRC, CCRP, and SOCRA registration.
- Must have team-management skills.
- Ability to process oriented.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
38. BS in Health Sciences with 3 years of Experience
- Ability to research and understand local codes.
- Knowledge of zoning regulations.
- Basic ability to use a spreadsheet (Word, Google Docs, Excel).
- Must have GIS experience.
- Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have meticulous, careful, fast and accurate.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in data management and clinical research.
39. BA in Criminology with 6 years of Experience
- Strong familiarity working in a hospital setting.
- Experience working with patients in mental health settings.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must have interviewing skills.
- Experience as a research coordinator or equivalent in the conduct of Phase II and III randomized controlled trials of behavioral counselling interventions to patients with cancer and their children and caregivers.
- Extensive experience in rigorously coding qualitative data for evaluating the impact of the intervention on study participants.
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing training programs for study staff.
40. BA in Cognitive Science with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in project planning, coordination, or management.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Able to be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work without direct supervision.
- Proficient in English and German or French, ability to communicate in a second national language.
- Previous experience with project coordination.
- Previous experience working in higher education settings.
41. BA in Criminology with 1 year of Experience
- Must have a keen interest in growing a career in the commercial real estate space.
- Proficient with data entry and management.
- Experience in a business or office environment.
- Excellent customer service at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Must be meticulous with good analytical, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to self-motivated teamplayer who can work independently and multitask.
42. BS in Health Sciences with 2 years of Experience
- Prior experience working in research study data management in either an academic or pharmaceutical setting and who understands the dynamics of such a position.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience with other electronic systems (CTMS, EPIC, VELOS).
- Able to manage documentation.
- Good time management skills.
- Able to multi-tasking.
- Must have organizational skills.