Behavioral Science Research Technician II - Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health

Medical College of Wisconsin•Wauwatosa, WI

About The Position

The Behavioral Science Research Technician II independently performs duties involved in collecting, interpreting, documenting, and summarizing data in support of research and informational-gathering activities in a research lab setting. The role involves direct interaction with research participants, including obtaining data through observation, interviews, and analysis of records and other sources, and may involve electronic equipment and devices. Under the direction of a study coordinator, lab manager, or principal investigator, the technician conducts research activities such as recruiting, consenting, enrolling, and following up with participants, and administering surveys, interviews, and observations in research lab or community settings. The position also supports data preparation and analysis, research reporting, protocol review submissions, and the coordination of research visits and participant communications. The technician may assist with supervising, assigning work to, reviewing, onboarding, and training lower-level employees and trainees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience.
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

Responsibilities

Collect, interpret, document, and summarize descriptive, analytical, and evaluative data for research and informational-gathering activities.
Obtain data through direct interaction with research participants, including observation and interviews, and through analysis of records and other sources.
Use electronic equipment and devices to support data collection.
Coordinate and participate in coding and keypunching data, record coded data on standard forms, write descriptive data summaries, and prepare graphic representations as needed.
Recommend methods for collecting and documenting data, and write or revise procedural manuals as required.
Make work assignments for lower-level employees and trainees, review their work, and assist with onboarding and training new employees.
Under the direction of the study coordinator, lab manager, or principal investigator, recruit, consent, enroll, and follow up with research participants.
Administer surveys, interviews, and observations in research labs or community settings.
Assist in preparing reports and analyses describing progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Maintain data files and related information.
Under the direction of the study coordinator, lab manager, or principal investigator, submit, amend, and/or complete annual reviews of IRB protocols.
Attend and participate in research meetings.
Coordinate and schedule research visits in person or online.
Communicate by email, phone, or text.
Compile outreach packets.
Maintain research files and a log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates distributed to research participants.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage.
Flexible Spending options.
403B retirement package.
Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On-campus fitness facility with onsite classes.
Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, and Milwaukee recreation and entertainment.