The mission of the NEPS Laboratory is to identify and characterize age-related physiological and pathological changes in skeletal muscle and related body tissues, and to develop interventions that will promote successful aging. We strive to be a leader in relevant and timely research that integrates approaches from the molecular to the whole body level. Our goal through this research is to educate others and to apply our findings to influence public health and policy.

We are committed to conducting meaningful, ethical research in nutrition and exercise, and selected pathological conditions, to fulfill the needs and expectations of the scientific and medical communities; public health organizations; the public at large; and our study volunteers and students. All members of the NEPS Lab collaborate in our joint effort to:

    * Generate novel hypotheses;
    * Develop innovative and appropriate research methods;
    * Properly collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data;
    * Collaborate with other scientists and institutions;
    * Disseminate results through written and oral scientific presentations;
    * Translate results from the laboratory to the community;
    * Participate in policy and planning initiatives from the local to the global level;
    * Educate, comfort, and support study volunteers;
    * Train future scientists and leaders.

We work together and openly share ideas, using a multidisciplinary research and educational approach. The NEPS Laboratory responsibly balances research plans and resources while maintaining excellence and integrity in a supportive and respectful environment. We bring together the diversity and the quality of our resources to promote healthy aging and prevent or alleviate the burden of disease. We strive to help people age with strength, vitality, and dignity.

The Research Coordinator will:

    * Be responsible for ongoing participant contact and the maintenance of participant records for the Lifestyle Interventions for the Elderly (LIFE) study;
    * Administer questionnaires and conduct physical performance, strength and other assessments, including a cognitive battery of questionnaires;
    * Visit study participants at home/community organization or institution, if they cannot come to the study clinic;
    * Conduct the technical and administrative aspects of the research studies including: coordination of staff and participants; study logistics; and management of data and study documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB), clinical research forms, and quality assurance.

Basic Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in biological/physical sciences with 1-3 years of experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Ability to adhere to protocol is a must. Clinical trials experience and previous experience in questionnaire administration and the evaluation of exercise and physical performance is preferred.