Research Specialist

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Specialist to coordinate NIH and non-NIH funded studies focused on clinician-patient communication and serious illness care. The role involves project support, recruitment and enrollment of study participants, data collection and analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support patient priorities in healthcare decisions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• Serves as project manager, supporting multiple aspects of grant-funded projects under the supervision of the PI, to include tracking study participants
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

Skills

• Prior history collecting or analyzing data or research project management in a basic science, environmental science or health care setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow research protocols or other detailed procedures consistently and accurately, with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience submitting IRB applications and/or interacting with the IRB
• Interest or experience in clinician communication with patients, older adults, surgery or decision making
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage tasks, and take initiative without close supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Experience with research, writing, and editing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with study participants and external collaborators
• Evidence of being a quick learner, with motivation to develop new skills

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits

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