Senior Research Associate; Research Technician III, Range - Office of Research and Programs​/Public Health

Senior Research Associate

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Department:
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

Appointment Type:
Temporary. Position will end on or before June 30, 2027. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding.

Time Base:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,438.40 - $4,710.40 per month ($53,260.80 - $56,524.80 annually) at 0.8

FTE

$5,548.00 - $5,888.00 per month ($66,576.00 - $70,656.00 annually) at 1.0

FTE

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

Research Technician III compiles and interprets statistical data in the investigation of public health issues; technical responsibilities consist of the preparation of detailed plans for study, the preparation of detailed reports on phases of major studies. The Research Tech will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator to assist with the direct day-to-day study activities ensuring the successful implementation of research across all phases including but not limited to supervising recruitment, data collection and data management, and coordinating activities across studies to ensure the studies run smoothly and in a timely fashion.

The incumbent recommends, devises and applies procedures for proposed studies; develops and works with the Principal Investigator and other technical staff on the programming and machine processing of data; analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and prepares interpretative reports and graphic presentation of research material; supervises and assists other technical research staff; initiates or recommends new studies or investigations, additional uses of existing data, modifications of procedures;

represents the research staff at meetings and conferences to present research findings, programs and research objectives. The research technician will work with and supervise members of the research team to ensure study protocols are followed and materials are produced with the highest scientific standards, and in a timely manner, including but not limited to tracking planned research activities across study sites and institutions.

The research technician will play key roles in building and maintaining systems across the study components not only including literature reviews but also data collection, and dissemination of study findings such as the development of abstracts, research…