Research Coordinator

UL Solutions

Research Coordinator coordinating social science and education research workflows for UL Research Institutes. Managing compliance, documentation, budgets, logistics, grants, and stakeholder communication.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,636 - $76,499 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and management within social science research, including budget planning, data management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in maintaining project documentation and facilitating team collaboration while adhering to ethical standards for human subjects data.

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Project CoordinationBudget PlanningData ManagementStakeholder CommunicationSocial Science Research

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResearch AdministrationGrant WritingIRB ApplicationsBudget TrackingData TrackingProject DocumentationMeeting FacilitationStatus ReportingExpense Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Social ScienceHuman Subjects DataEducation ResearchLearning SciencesResearch Convenings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain systems to track and administer social science research
Facilitate regular team and project meetings
Provide project progress updates and identify potential roadblocks
Solicit input from team members and support role clarity
Maintain communication with colleagues, collaborators, and project participants
Address stakeholder concerns and requests
Track research trainings, certifications, renewals, IRB applications, and renewals
Assist with project charters, objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
Maintain project documentation, status reports, and meeting summaries
Generate periodic project reports for team leadership
Support data management processes and systems
Assist with budget planning and tracking
Monitor project expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
Arrange compensation for research participants
Process vendor invoices
Plan research convenings and organize vendors, rentals, and meals
Track conference and publication deadlines and submissions
Support grant writing and grant administration
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and/or demonstrated interest in social science, including education research and learning sciences
Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or research
Understanding of ethical and pragmatic requirements for applied social science research, particularly human subjects data
Organization and sensitivity to the human needs of colleagues and collaborators
Ability to independently identify project needs, formulate objectives, plan, and execute tasks
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Collegial and professional communication skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Capacity to adapt to changing project requirements
Ability to work steadily on multiple projects while maintaining focus on broader goals
Experience or demonstrated interest in project management
Ability to travel to conferences, team meetings, and research convenings as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay
Additional 4% retirement contribution after first year of continuous employment
Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on role
Paid vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days
Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs