Job Description
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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