Bilingual Research Specialist IV

Job Title
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Bilingual Research Specialist IV

Agency
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Texas A&M Agri Life Research

Department
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Dallas

Location
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Dallas, Texas

Job Type
:
Staff

About Texas A&M Agri Life:
Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service, Texas A&M Agri Life Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.

The Research Specialist IV works under general direction and performs advanced, complex, and highly responsible administrative, operational, and financial functions in support of the Healthy Living Program within the Texas A&M Agri Life Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA). The Research Specialist IV, under general supervision, works collaboratively with the Healthy Living team to plan, develop, and implement projects, providing technical and operational program and research support.

The Texas A&M Agri Life Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA) Healthy Living program, based at the Agri Life Center at Dallas, seeks a skilled and experienced Research Specialist IV to work in close collaboration and coordination with the Healthy Living team, led by IHA Associate Director, Dr. Rebecca Seguin‑Fowler, whose work focuses on community-engaged research to promote health and reduce chronic disease.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic and research environment while exercising professionalism, discretion, and independent judgment.

• Lead efforts related to the implementation of ongoing studies and the development of new ancillary research, including study design, operations, and reporting.
• Design and manage research project operational procedures, including preparing and coordinating IRB human subjects research protocols.
• Assist with study participant recruitment, data collection, field work, and management of project-related logistics. Written and oral communication in English and Spanish for recruitment, data collection, and field work activities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of curricula and program materials for chronic disease prevention and health promotion, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Performs translation from English to Spanish for Spanish‑speaking community members.
• Assist with preparing grant applications and proposals to funding agencies; develop and edit reports, manuscripts, scientific presentations, manuals, and other dissemination products for various audiences.
• Conduct literature reviews to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of community‑engaged health interventions and/or scientific publications.
• Coordinate pre and post award management with TAMU and with outside investigators.
• Draft NIH and similar progress reports, including budget components; develop and monitor project budgets.
• Evaluate and summarize study and programs impacts/results.
• Assist with data management and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), including data cleaning, documentation, acquisition, and merging.
• Develop and manage online tools, including Qualtrics, REDCap and others, for project management, evaluation, and coordination needs, which requires translation from English to Spanish for Spanish‑speaking community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., public health, nutrition, exercise science, health communication, health administration, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to manage and safeguard confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, ensuring sensitive data is handled securely and in compliance with privacy policies.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, multitask, work cooperatively with others, and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and…