Research Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•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 position works closely with investigators and research team members to help ensure studies are conducted efficiently and safely and comply with IRB, institutional, and sponsor requirements. The role includes screening and enrolling participants, obtaining informed consent, coordinating study visits and follow-up, adhering to study protocols, maintaining study data and documentation, and processing participant payments. The specialist also develops study documents and materials, creates standard operating procedures, and assists in compiling and presenting study data. Work must be completed onsite at a designated campus location. The position is ongoing and is designated as a position of trust, requiring an initial caregiver check and repeat checks every two years. A valid driver’s license and successful pre-hire Driver Authorization Check are required.

Requirements

Experience with REDCap database and/or another research database.
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 consistently maintain attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Knowledge of research confidentiality and privacy issues.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of the pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Must pass an initial caregiver check and subsequent checks every two years.
Must maintain 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

Screen and enroll study participants and obtain informed consent.
Coordinate study visits and participant follow-up.
Ensure adherence to study protocols and applicable IRB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.
Collect and maintain accurate study data and documentation.
Process participant payments.
Develop study documents and materials and create standard operating procedures.
Assist with compiling and presenting study data.
Perform literature reviews and write reports.
Provide operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers.
Participate in developing, interpreting, and implementing research methodology and materials.
Review, analyze, and interpret data and/or document results for presentations or reporting to internal and external audiences.
Operate, clean, and maintain research equipment and organize the research area; track inventory and place replenishment orders.
Conduct research experiments according to established protocols, collect data, and monitor test results.