RESEARCH SPECIALIST

RESEARCH SPECIALIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks to hire a Research Specialist to support research operations. The individual will manage data and adhere to approved protocols. Provide reports and contribute to grant submissions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Collects, records and analyzes preliminary data for behavioral and clinical research programs. Recruits, schedules, and performs follow-up with research subjects as protocols dictate. Maintains current contact information for all study participants.
• Under supervision, may perform a variety of psychometric and/or medical procedures.
• Data collection activities may require that data be processed from multiple sites.
• May assist in compiling, editing, and proofing written reports for IRB approval, contract progress reports, and grant submissions.
• This position may perform data analysis using a variety of software packages and statistical methods.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

Research experience and knowledge of regulatory processes.

Hourly Range: $15.00-$21.95

Education

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

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