Job Title

Research Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Primary Care & Rural Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Research Specialist III, under general direction, provides research expertise by assisting investigators within the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Department of Primary Care and Rural Medicine with the grant reporting, management of research projects, and execution of dissemination products. The research specialist will support the Integrated Behavioral Health Program and the Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency Program. These programs conduct collaborative clinical and educational research projects.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Schedule: May have to work on the weekends and/or after normal hours.
Travel: May travel as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eight years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

Federal grant reporting and submissions
Behavioral health research experience
Medical education research experience
Clinical intervention research experience
Institutional review board experience
Peer reviewed publications
Data analysis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of research equipment.

Responsibilities

Grant Reporting, Data Management, Data Analysis

Assists investigators with meeting all grant reporting requirements.
Assists investigators with the planning and implementation of research projects including data collection.
Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reviews data analyses plans.
Provides research expertise.
Reviews, audits, and maintains data collection including institutional review board maintenance for all projects.
Collects qualitative and quantitative data and conducts statistical analyses.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical, educational, and research teams
Quality improvement initiatives including continuous quality improvement

Research Presentations and Publications

Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented presentations and publications.
Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
Develops and maintains research protocols.

Training

Trains undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, medical residents, and other staff involved in research.
Oversees research trainees execution of research projects.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.