Research Analyst I, Pediatric Developmental Medicine

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Organization:

Developmental Medicine

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Provide support for social, economic or health related research; assist in investigating, gathering, assessing, and clarifying data; record and distribute information; assist in general laboratory maintenance and inventory control, with regular guidance.

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Under direct supervision, provide support for research related to autism spectrum disorders. This includes providing support for psychologists and research staff working with families of children with autism spectrum disorder, reviewing medical and educational records, providing administrative support for the laboratory, assisting in general laboratory maintenance, and collecting, entering, and assisting in

Under direct supervision, provide support for research related to autism spectrum disorders. This includes providing support for psychologists and research staff working with families of children with autism spectrum disorder, reviewing medical and educational records, providing administrative support for the laboratory, assisting in general laboratory maintenance, and collecting, entering, and assisting in the organization and analysis of data.

Bachelor’s required

No experience required but familiarity with the field of developmental disabilities preferred

Key functions:

1. Collect and organize data from a variety of reference sources (5%)

a. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables according to accepted research practices

b. Perform preliminary analysis

2. Assist in investigating and gathering data (50%)

a. Route questionnaires, record information and distribute results using established procedures

b. Assist with recruiting and interviewing study participants

c. Review and extract pertinent information from medical and educational records

3. Provide appropriate documentation for research (5%)

a. Update manual and/or automated database file and maintain records

4. Assist in the preparation of materials for publication (5%)

a. Edit and/or type manuscripts according to accepted practices

5. Keep abreast of trends in field of study (5%)

a. Read professional journals and attend meetings and/or seminars

6. Support psychologists and research staff during participant appointments (20%)

a. Consent families for research

b. Assist in supervising children during research appointments

c. Potentially assist with administering cognitive and adaptive measures

7. May supervise student assistants (5%)

a. Plan and assign work

8. May assist in lab maintenance (5%)

a. Order supplies and equipment

b. Monitor and maintain inventory control

c. Ensure that the appropriate materials are set up and taken down for research appointments

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary