Research Specialist

The University of Michigan's Translational Physical Activity Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to serve as a full-time Research Specialist. This role involves managing day-to-day operations of behavioral research studies, working with a team, and interfacing with participants while completing laboratory tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations within the laboratory, including supervising and reviewing the work of students, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, reviewing and developing internal documents and materials such as SOPs (30%) (EF)
• Managing and coordinating recruitment, scheduling, and enrollment of participants (15%) (EF)
• Collecting, managing, processing, and analyzing data (15%) (EF)
• Assisting with the preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grant proposals (15%)
• Assist in project management and planning for all aspects of data collection and data processing for research studies (10%)
• Prepare study materials, including study surveys (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics) and patient-facing materials (10%)(EF)
• Searching and evaluating scientific literature (5%)

Skills

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., kinesiology, public health, epidemiology, behavioral science, exercise or health science, health education and health promotion, medicine, psychology)
• 1 to 3 years of related research coordination experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, yet seek supervision as appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage and coordinate several study-related tasks concurrently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This position involves close interaction with faculty, staff, graduate/undergraduate students, and community-based participants
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values
• Master's degree is preferred, in related field
• Supervisory experience
• Prior experience in the area of clinical or community research, or other experiences relevant to the multiple sclerosis and/or lupus community
• Applicants with prior research experience and adequate programming skills (e.g., R) will be given preference

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

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