Research Professional 3-Clinical Research

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Tuition assistance programs

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Transit pass for Twin Cities

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory at the University of Minnesota seeks a qualified staff scientist to join our research team. This role focuses on menopause and autonomic nervous system function within clinical studies.

Responsibilities include leading study visits, collecting and analyzing data, and training new lab members while ensuring data quality in REDCap and related software.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with at least four years of relevant experience, or a combination to equal eight years.
• Strong interest in clinical research and data collection.
• Experience in data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead study visits to quantify autonomic and vascular function.
• Enter data into study worksheets and REDCap with accuracy.
• Train new lab members and volunteers on equipment and software.

Skills

Clinical research interest

Data collection

Data analysis

Manuscript preparation

Autonomic nervous system function

Education

BA/BS + 4+ years experience or 8 years total experience

Tools

REDCap

LabChart

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Details

Job ID: 375284

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Research

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 8353CR

Employee Class: Civil Service

About the Job

Position summary:

The Cardiovascular Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory is seeking to hire a qualified staff scientist to join our research team. This role is ideal for individuals with expertise in menopause and autonomic nervous system function and a keen interest in clinical research.

Responsibilities:

Research (65%):

• Lead study visits to quantify autonomic and vascular function.
• Perform gold-standard techniques such as microneurography and flow-mediated dilation.
• Accurately enter data into study worksheets and REDCap.
• Operate ultrasound and data acquisition software for autonomic and vascular data.
• Independently troubleshoot equipment and software problems that may arise.
• Train new lab members and volunteers on the use of equipment and software.

Data collection and analysis (25%):

• Collect and analyze data using software programs such as LabChart and Microsoft Excel, as well as custom programs.
• Enter data accurately into lab-maintained spreadsheets and REDCap sites; analyze and interpret results.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot issues with data organization and management.
• Use data collected during research studies to generate abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.

Laboratory education and project management (10%):

• Serve as a content expert on perimenopause and menopause in journal clubs and lab meetings.
• Generate plans for participant recruitment and retention, such as through facilitation of lab attendance at community events.
• Develop community-facing educational materials related to lab research topics.
• Assist with maintenance of participant enrollment status, scheduling, and follow-up.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least eight years.
• Strong interest in clinical research
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD
• Preferred experience in autonomic function testing

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $29.93 to 36.60 per hour, we anticipate most offers will be around the midpoint of this range, depending on education and experience.

Time Appointment: 75% Appointment (30 hours per week)

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy and disability plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the Department

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine

The Division of Physical Therapy creates and integrates innovative research discoveries, education, and practice to develop scholarly, collaborative physical therapists and rehabilitation scientists who advance health care and disease prevention for diverse communities in Minnesota and beyond. More information may be found at https://med.umn.edu/fmch/physical-therapy

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.