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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Research Specialist
Job Summary:
The Research Specialist will support the day-to-day implementation of human subjects’ research studies within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s Respiratory Disease Research Team, which includes Dr. Bruce Barrett’s research portfolio. Responsibilities include screening and enrolling study participants, obtaining informed consent, coordinating study visits and participant follow-up, ensuring adherence to study protocols, collecting and maintaining accurate study data and documentation, and processing participant payments. They will develop study documents and materials, create standard operating procedures, and assist with compiling and presenting study data. The Research Specialist will work closely with investigators and research team members to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, safely, and in compliance with IRB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.
Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:
Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks and/or projects
Ability to consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Knowledge of research confidentiality and privacy issues
Key Job 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 the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Dr. Bruce Barrett Research Program
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $50,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .
Required Qualifications:
Experience with REDCap database and/or other research database
Experience working in a research setting
Familiarity with community based and/or clinical trial research
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience handling nasal and/or blood specimens
Experience using HealthLink
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
How to Apply:
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