Research Specialist

The Lucida Project is a precision medicine like project that plans to collect surveys, blood and stool on 1500 Wisconsinites over a 2 year enrollment period. The research specialist for this project will be responsible for working collaboratively with a cross functional team in developing study process. The candidate should be highly organized, be nimble to ongoing change and have previous research coordination experience.

This position can be full or part-time, between 80-100%.

• 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

• 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

College of Letters & Science | Center for Healthy Minds

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this position is $44,543 - $54,120 with final salary 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. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

• Experience working in team environments
• Experience conducting research with human subjects
• Ability to coordinate study visits and manage schedules
• Ability to manage participant data
• Skill in preparing research materials, such as flyers

• Experience working with populations with mental health conditions
• Experience conducting clinical trials research
• Familiarity with community outreach and engagement activities
• Experience with social media and website updates for research communications
• Experience with REDCap data base
• Experience managing undergraduate students

Associates Degree required

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications/cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline.

Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Lisa Wesley, lawesley@wisc.edu, 608-262-0196
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