Behavioral Science Research Technician II - Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health

The Medical College of Wisconsin; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

EFAP

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin in Wisconsin seeks a data-focused role to support collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in a research lab. Responsibilities include coordinating data collection with participants and staff, and preparing summaries and graphics for analyses.

You will conduct surveys, interviews, and observations under supervision, maintain data files, and assist with IRB-related activities and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum Required Experience: 2 years.
• Education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, document, and summarize data for research and informational gathering.
• Interact with research participants via observation, interviews, and records analysis.
• Code and keypunch data; prepare descriptive summaries and graphics.
• Assist in recruiting, consenting, enrolling, and following up with participants under supervision.
• Maintain data files and assist in IRB protocol reviews and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Independently perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of research and/or informational gathering activities within a research lab setting through direct interaction with research participants.

Primary Functions

• Perform a variety of duties involved in collecting, interpreting, documenting, and summarizing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative data in support of research and/or informational gathering activities.
• Procure data through direct interaction with research participants via observation, interviews, and analysis of records and other sources to include the utilization of electronic equipment and devices and assist in supervising lower-level employees and trainees.
• Coordinate and participate in the coding and keypunching of data, record the coded data on standard forms in the preparation for further processing and analysis, write summaries of descriptive data, and prepare graphic representations as required.
• Recommend new methods for collection and documentation of data; write and revise procedural manuals as required.
• Make work assignments for and review the work of lower-level employees and trainees and assist in the onboarding and training of new employees.
• Under the direction of the study coordinator, lab manager, or principal investigator, conduct research activities to include recruiting, consenting, enrolling, and following up with research participants, administering surveys, interviews, and observations in the research lab or community settings.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Maintain data files and related information.
• Under the direction of the study coordinator, lab manager, or principal investigator, submit, amend, and/or complete annual reviews of IRB protocols.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein including but not limited to: Attend and participate in research meetings
• Coordinate and schedule research visits in person or online
• Correspond via email, phone, or text
• Compile outreach packets
• Maintain research files and a log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to research participants

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

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Specifications

• Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis
• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 2 year's

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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