Research Area Specialist-Senior

• Plans, organizes and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results.
• Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology.
• Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight for literature reviews.
• Performs data analysis and interprets results.
• Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• May indirectly oversee the work of other employees.
• Monitors budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree degree in an educational/social science or related field is required.

PREFERRED:

Clinical Research experience.  Medical Assistant experience highly preferred.