Pediatric Research Technologist II — Data & Assessments

Michigan State University; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications for a full-time Research Technologist 2 to support data collection for PlayReadVIP within a randomized-controlled parenting program at the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. The role involves coordinating visits, administering developmental assessments to 9 months–3-year-olds, and data entry in REDCap, under Dr.

Eric Finegood, in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants and toddlers preferred.
• Experience working with underserved families from economically diverse populations.
• Experience collecting, entering and managing research study data.
• Experience administering developmental assessments with infants or children.
• Experience entering data into REDCap or other electronic database system.
• 1–3 years of related data collection and assessment experience for research studies.
• Ability to work independently in organized and professional settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct questionnaire/interviews with study parents via telephone and enter data into REDCap.
• Administer in-person developmental assessments for infants and toddlers; record and enter data.
• Coordinate, track, and schedule upcoming study visits with participants.
• Perform data cleaning procedures.
• Participate in ongoing study implementation training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infants and toddlers experience

Underserved families experience

Data collection and management

Administration of developmental Assess

Strong oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pediatric Public Health or related field

Tools

REDCap data entry

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

Michigan State University invites applications for a full-time Research Technologist 2 to support data collection for PlayReadVIP within a randomized-controlled parenting program at the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. The role involves coordinating visits, administering developmental assessments to 9 months–3-year-olds, and data entry in REDCap, under Dr.

Eric Finegood, in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.