Research Specialist

Job Summary

The Research Specialist position supports clinical research studies within the Raison Lab. Primary responsibilities include study coordination activities such as participant recruitment, scheduling, data entry, regulatory documentation support, and study visit coordination. The Research Specialist may be cross-trained across additional functions to provide flexible operational support such as training in EEG setup and acquisition, data processing and analysis. Also biospecimen collection and processing, including participant blood and saliva collection, labeling, processing (e.g., centrifugation, aliquoting), storage, and shipment in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

This position works closely with investigators, clinicians, and research staff to support study implementation, ensure high-quality data collection, and maintain protocol compliance. Study activities may include evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight sessions.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders