Research Specialist III

Job Title

Research Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Primary Care & Rural Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.   

What we want 

The Research Specialist III, under general direction, provides research expertise by assisting investigators within the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Department of Primary Care and Rural Medicine with the grant reporting, management of research projects, and execution of dissemination products. The research specialist will support the Integrated Behavioral Health Program and the Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency Program. These programs conduct collaborative clinical and educational research projects.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.  

Schedule: May have to work on the weekends and/or after normal hours.  
Travel: May travel as required. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Eight years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal grant reporting and submissions

• Behavioral health research experience

• Medical education research experience

• Clinical intervention research experience

• Institutional review board experience

• Peer reviewed publications

• Data analysis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.  

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.  

• Attention to detail. 

• Knowledge of research equipment. 

Responsibilities

Grant Reporting, Data Management, Data Analysis

• Assists investigators with meeting all grant reporting requirements.

• Assists investigators with the planning and implementation of research projects including data collection.

• Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reviews data analyses plans.

• Provides research expertise.

• Reviews, audits, and maintains data collection including institutional review board maintenance for all projects.  

• Collects qualitative and quantitative data and conducts statistical analyses. 

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical, educational, and research teams

• Quality improvement initiatives including continuous quality improvement