Texas A&M University · 17 hours ago
Research Specialist I
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expTexas A&M University is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, committed to improving health through transformative education and innovative research. The Research Specialist I assists investigators with planning and completing research projects, providing expertise and auditing protocols for field and lab work.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assists investigators with the planning and direction of specific phases of research project
Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reviews semi-complex data and metadata
Provides research expertise
Reviews, audits, and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials
Performs analysis and tests
Makes and records observations and scientific measurements
Audits study protocols
Drafts study interim and final reports
Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications
Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies
Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other staff involved in research
Develops and maintains training materials for external users
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research
Preferred
A clinical degree (e.g. MD or RN) for basic health knowledge regarding public health risk factors for health and illness and interventions for ameliorating major public health problems related to chronic diseases and/or substance abuse
A research Master's Degree in related data analytical field (e.g. public health, biostatistics)
Three years or more related professional experience in clinical or public health research
Experience conducting human-subjects research
Experience with community-engaged research and evaluation projects
Experience developing and utilizing online survey tools and software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a fun and supportive team environment that is focused on advancing our work to effectively address health disparities for underserved populations
Documented experience in manuscript preparation, submission, and acceptance in peer-reviewed journals
Database design for clinical research and cohort studies
Programming/coding proficiency in statistical software
Savvy importing/exporting data between various systems/platforms
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
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