Research Specialist

Job Summary:

The Research Specialist will join Dr. Bruce Barrett's research team at the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health assisting with respiratory/sinusitis studies. They will work directly with study team members and research participants ensuring that data and specimens are properly collected to ensure that all study objectives are met. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as attention to detail and flexibility. Evening and weekend work is expected.

Responsibilities:

Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.

• 35% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 25% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
-Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact professionally with study participants, collaborators, and study team members.
-Experience using clinical and/or social science research methods
-Experience using REDCap database
-Experience working in a clinical and/or medical setting
-Experience working with study participants of all ages including pediatric population

Preferred:
-Experience using Advarra payment system
-Familiarity with conducting literature searches and writing and editing manuscripts
-Experience collecting nasal swabs and/or nasal/oral pharyngeal swabs and running rapid and or rapid PCR tests
-Experience collecting blood specimens and running rapid CRP tests

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Travel is required to clinics in the Madison and surrounding areas. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Required criteria").

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 7 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $45,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is a large, tier-one clinical department in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). UW DFMCH has 171 faculty, 261 adjunct faculty, and 110 staff located throughout the state. Combined with its associated UW Health clinic operation, the department boasts over 750 total employees transforming health care in Wisconsin. The DFMCH is committed to patient care while also offering outstanding educational and research programs. There are over 150 residents in our sponsored and academic partner programs, and more than 400 medical students train in the department each year, with the Madison residency program ranking fifth in the nation for 2023. In fiscal year 2022, our physicians and residents practicing at 17 clinics throughout the state managed over 358,000 patient visits - an integral part of the department's success. Learn more about our department's work by visiting https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/ and DFMCH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/diversity/ 

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end July 31, 2025 and will require eligibility to work until that time. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Paige Steinert
paige.steinert@fammed.wisc.edu
608-890-1740
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Research Specialist(RE047)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/FAMILY MED/RES GRANTS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

309525-AS

 

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