Research Area Specialist Assoc

The Susan

B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Research Area Specialist Associate to support the research programs of Drs. Sarah Reeves and Erin Carlton. This position will contribute to projects focused on improving the health of individuals living with sickle cell disease and improving long-term outcomes after pediatric critical illness.

The Research Area Specialist will provide essential support across multiple research activities, including literature reviews, manuscript and grant preparation, survey administration, data management, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate project needs, manage multiple priorities, and help move research projects efficiently from development through dissemination.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in clinical, health services, or health policy research, as well as recent graduates seeking additional research experience before pursuing advanced training.

Conduct literature reviews, evidence syntheses, and environmental scans to support research projects, manuscripts, and grant applications

Assist with editing, formatting, submission, and tracking of manuscripts, reports, abstracts, presentations, and grant applications

Coordinate research activities, regulatory documentation, project tracking, and communication with collaborators

Provide administrative and project support, including managing deadlines, gathering required documentation, and other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators

Support survey development, programming, testing, deployment, and management using REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms

Assist with data collection, data management, quality assurance activities, and basic data analyses

Bachelor's degree in biological, social, public health, medical, or related sciences and relevant research experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, proactively follow up on tasks, and drive projects through to completion

Strong organizational, project management, and record-keeping skills

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive research and participant information

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Proficiency in conducting literature reviews using Pub Med and other scientific databases

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and reference management software such as End Note

Ability to collaborate effectively with investigators, clinicians, and research staff in a multidisciplinary environment

Master?s degree in public health or equivalent work experience

Prior research or internship experience in health, health care, health policy, or health services research

Experience conducting literature reviews and evidence synthesis in health-related fields

Experience preparing, formatting, and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals

Practical experience or knowledge of EPIC / MiChart system

Experience supporting grant proposal development and submission

Experience with REDCap and/or Qualtrics

Experience with SAS, Stata, R, or other statistical software

Understanding of HIPAA regulations and requirements regarding protected health information (PHI)

Experience using AI-enabled tools to support research workflows, literature review, data analysis, or scientific writing

Monday - Friday (40 hours/week)

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