Specialist, Research Data II

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester seeks a Research Data Specialist II to support data management, analysis, and reporting for neuroscience-related projects.

You will coordinate information from databases, prepare deliverables, and present findings to diverse audiences while maintaining confidentiality and quality standards. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, quantitative science, or related field.
• 1 year of related work experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analysis capabilities.
• Experience with database creation and MS Office.
• Ability to research, summarize, and present key information.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to information needs of the department.
• Prepare written deliverables tailored to the audience.
• Monitor sources for key interests and synthesize points.
• Present research findings to diverse constituencies.
• Compile research/competitive intelligence and perform in-depth analysis.
• Create databases to sort, evaluate, and present information.
• Work independently and balance ongoing with time-sensitive projects.
• Maintain confidentiality on urgent information requests.
• Participate as a project team member for initiatives.
• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement programs.
• Assist in planning and organizing group activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, quantitative science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database creation

Search engines

Job description

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Principle Investigator or designee, the Research Data Specialist II collaborates in the implementation of the data management procedures and organizational activities. This position coordinates the information retrieved from databases and performs in-depth analyses in order to track programs and projects within the group.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to the various information needs of the department
• Prepare a variety of written deliverables tailored to the audience.
• Monitor information sources for key interests, synthesize key points.
• Present research findings to various constituencies.
• Compile research/competitive intelligence, and conduct in-depth analysis.
• Create databases to sort, evaluate, and present information.
• Work independently, balance ongoing activities with time-sensitive projects.
• Respond to urgent information request, determine appropriate deliverable, and uphold confidentiality.
• Serve as a project team member for Medical School initiatives.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Programs.
• Cooperate in the planning, reviewing, and organization of group activities
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, quantitative science, a related degree, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Strong research, writing, and analysis skills
• Demonstrated experience in computer-based skills, including database creation, search engines and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to conduct research, summarize and present key information
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Our lab uses multimodal MRI and neuromodulation approaches to understand sensory and trait-based risk factors for the development of mood and anxiety disorders.

Applicants with experience processing and analyzing neuroimaging data are preferred.