Senior Research Specialist - Home Dialysis - School of Nursing

Emory•Atlanta, GA

14d

About The Position

The Senior Research Specialist will oversee day-to-day study operation, including home dialysis patient and caregiver participant recruitment, data collection, retention activities, tracking study visits/calls, and data management. This position will also develop and update SOPs and other related study documents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency and working knowledge of REDCap is highly preferred.
Excellent communication and follow-through are required.
Human subjects research experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
Provides input to protocol development.
Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
Analyzes and interprets the results of studies.
Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.