Research Coordinator Project GLORY (Senior Scientist Level) for The Meros Center
Department: Operations
Reports To: Research Scientist/Grant Writer
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Effective Date: July 2025
About Meros
The Meros Center is a joint venture between Kingdom Workers and Wisconsin Lutheran College. We exist to proclaim the full ministry of Jesus through faith-based community health research and innovation. We are a research and training center for Christian health ministry organizations, researchers, and students. The Meros Center promises to be a community where relationships and research work together to create gospel-centered strategies that reflect the ministry of Jesus. We believe we all have a part to play in showing God’s love and each of us has been given gifts and abilities to act as the body of Christ in this world. The Meros Center provides access to relevant research, evaluation tools, training, and connections that are often difficult to find. Health ministry initiatives are empowered to innovate and improve outcomes while increasing credibility in the broader health community. Researchers, church leaders, and organization leaders receive training to implement and evaluate gospel-centered community health strategies both locally and globally. In this vibrant hub of networking and discovery, believers work together to transform communities holistically. The Meros Center values differences in learning, abundance thinking, curiosity, hope-filled dignity, and transparency
About the Role:
The Meros Center has been awarded an NIH R00 award. A research coordinator is needed to fulfill the requirements of this award. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research and gain valuable experience in elder dementia care. Findings can be used by Jesus Cares to better serve the needs of congregation members with dementia and caregivers.
We are seeking a motivated Research Coordinator to support the Principal Investigator (PI) in the implementation of study procedures throughout the award period. The successful candidate will play a key role in the following areas:
- Participant Recruitment: Assist in identifying and recruiting study participants, ensuring compliance with ethical standards
- Data Collection and Management: Support the collection and management of study data, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
- Task Management and Tracking: Help organize and track study tasks, ensuring timely completion of milestones
- Communication Management: Facilitate effective communication within the study team, providing updates and coordinating meetings
- Dissemination Activities: Assist in the preparation of study findings for publication and presentation
Statement of Faith:
Meros staff agree to the Kingdom Workers’ statement of faith and Wisconsin Lutheran College purpose and philosophy. Meros collaborates with all faith-based entities and works from a biblical worldview. Kingdom Workers and Wisconsin Lutheran College are affiliated with the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference.
Education, Experience and Characteristics:
Required
- advanced education in public health, global health, epidemiology, research methods, or equivalent experience
- strong organizational and communication skills
- proficiency in data management software and tools
Preferred
- experience in research or clinical settings is a plus
- experience working cross-culturally and internationally
- ability to work well under pressure, reliably meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- skilled at teambuilding
- strong interpersonal skills; analytical and strategic planning abilities; and experience in deploying human and financial resources towards key mission goal
Location and Travel Expectations:
- based in Milwaukee, WI
- Position could be remote upon approval by management
- ability to travel occasionally
- valid passport, or ability to obtain one
- valid driver’s license required
Other Conditions:
- frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and/or lift up to 30 pounds
- frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- continually required to talk and hear
- occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions including outdoor exposure
- occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities or physical restrictions to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above information describes the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, duties, and requirements necessary to perform the primary functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
