Research Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Specialist supports the day-to-day implementation of human subjects research studies within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s Respiratory Disease Research Team, including Dr. Bruce Barrett’s research portfolio. The role involves participant screening and enrollment, informed consent, study-visit coordination and follow-up, protocol adherence, data and documentation management, and participant payment processing. The specialist also develops study documents and materials, creates standard operating procedures, and assists with compiling and presenting study data. The Research Specialist works closely with investigators and research team members to help ensure studies are conducted efficiently, safely, and in compliance with IRB, institutional, and sponsor requirements. Work must be performed onsite at a designated campus location. The position is identified as a position of trust and requires an initial caregiver check and recurring checks every two years. A valid driver’s license is required, and employment is conditional on passing a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Requirements

Experience with REDCap database and/or other research databases.
Experience working in a research setting.
Familiarity with community-based and/or clinical trial research.
Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks and/or projects.
Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Knowledge of research confidentiality and privacy issues.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and pass the required Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Must pass an initial caregiver check and recurring caregiver checks every two years.
Must maintain continuous eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling nasal and/or blood specimens.
Experience using HealthLink.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs literature reviews and writes reports.
Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers.
Participates in developing, interpreting, and implementing research methodology and materials.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations or reporting to internal and external audiences.
Operates, cleans, and maintains research equipment and organizes the research area; tracks inventory and places replenishment orders.
Conducts research experiments according to established protocols and collects data and monitors test results.
Screens and enrolls study participants, obtains informed consent, coordinates study visits and participant follow-up, and ensures adherence to study protocols.
Collects and maintains accurate study data and documentation and processes participant payments.
Develops study documents and materials, creates standard operating procedures, and assists with compiling and presenting study data.
Works with investigators and research team members to help ensure studies are conducted efficiently, safely, and in compliance with IRB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.