Research Technologist II

Michigan State University(MSU); Flint (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative seeks a full-time Research Technologist 2 to support data collection in a randomized trial of PlayReadVIP, an early parenting program in pediatric primary care in Flint, MI.

You will track participants, administer developmental assessments for ages 9 months to 3 years, conduct parent interviews, enter data into REDCap, and help with scheduling and research records; occasional recruitment and consent may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree in Pediatric Public Health or related field and related research experience.
• Experience with data entry, questionnaire administration, and use of data management software.

Responsibilities

• 25% Conduct questionnaire/interviews with study parents via telephone and enter data into REDCap.
• 30% Administer in-person study assessments for infants and toddlers and record data.
• 30% Coordinate, track, and schedule upcoming study visits with participants.
• 5% Perform data cleaning procedures.
• 5% Participate in ongoing training for study implementation.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Scheduling coordination

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pediatric Public Health or related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Position Summary

The Pediatric Public Health Initiative at Michigan State University is hiring a full-time Research Technologist 2. This position will primarily support data collection in a randomized-controlled trial evaluating a parenting program, PlayReadVIP- a relationship-based, individualized parent-child intervention administered to families in the context of pediatric primary care. The research technologist will work under the direction of Dr. Eric Finegood. Activities supported by the research technologist will include: tracking of study participants in a randomized control trial; administration of standardized developmental assessments with study children age 9 months to 3 years; data collection with study parents via telephone and in-person interviews and questionnaires; data entry in an electronic database (REDCap); and scheduling and maintenance of participant appointments and research records. It may also include recruitment and consenting of study participants. The Research Technologist will work with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, pediatricians, and other child development professionals and should perform all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have the ability to work collaboratively and to take direction, and have strong data and communication skills. The candidate must be organized, efficient, responsive to feedback, professional, and trustworthy. The Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative seeks to provide employees with a diverse, challenging set of duties that foster learning new skills and knowledge and a collegial environment where employees regularly share information, ideas, resources, and solutions to problems.

Description of Duties

• 25% Conduct questionnaire/interviews with study parents via telephone and enter data into an electronic database
• 30% Administer in-person study assessments (developmental assessments with infants and toddlers; parent-child interaction tasks) and record and enter data into an electronic database
• 30% Coordinate, track, and schedule upcoming study visits with study participants
• 5% Perform data cleaning procedures
• 5% Participate in ongoing study implementation training
• 5% Other duties as assigned

This is a full-time in-person, 12-month end-dated position located in Flint, MI. The position may require some evening and weekend hours. On-site parking is not provided; staff must arrange their own parking accommodations, which may require payment. Anticipated start date is November 2026.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four- year college degree program in Pediatric Public Health or other related field; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience performing basic research techniques specific to the area of research employment such as: Tissue Culture, Analytical Research, Molecular Biology, Agriculture, Social Science, Physiology, Medical Research, etc., including the use and calibration of related equipment; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired 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
• One to three years of related and progressively more responsible