Research Specialist BMED

Position Summary:

The Research Specialist will be responsible for assisting in conducting guided research in the Biobehavioral Mechanisms Explaining Disparities (BMED) Lab. Under the guidance of the lab manager and/or project coordinator, the individual will assist with conducting participant visits and maintaining study materials, individual participant files, and standard operating procedures for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) RF1 grant. The position will involve handling sensitive and confidential information that must be secured, and the individual must ensure that the private information of study participants remains confidential.

This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week and is funded by grant funds for one year.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Workplace Requirements & Location:

This position is primarily on-site at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $21.64/hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• 1+ years of experience

  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Skills:

• Listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills

• Strong scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, collaborate, and motivate others in the lab

• Critical-thinking, technical, data collection, and interviewing skills

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

• Ability to plan and schedule effectively

• Phlebotomy training or willingness to complete training upon the start of employment

Preferences:

• Related psychological laboratory and/or research experience

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

Essential Functions:

• Conduct specialized research and experiments

• Collect, track, and analyze data using spreadsheets and databases

• May assist in the administration of research projects

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• Conduct participant study visits, including home visits. Mileage will be reimbursed.

• Recruit and screen potential study participants

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