The position will be assigned to the Salt Lake City VA project entitled, Reducing Chronic Opioid Use Among veterans Undergoing Community Care Surgery Using a Transitional Pain Service. The position will be assigned to the Salt Lake City VA. Coordinates the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.