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Job TitleResearch Specialist - Levels I-IIIAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentPrimary Care & Rural MedicineProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationBryan, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionGlimpse of the jobThe Research Specialist, under general direction, provides research expertise by assisting investigators within the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Department of Primary Care and Rural Medicine with the grant reporting, management of research projects, and execution of dissemination products. Supports the Integrated Behavioral Health Program and the Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency Program, which conduct collaborative clinical and educational research projects.What you need to knowPlease note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.Schedule: May have to work on the weekends and/or after normal hours.Travel: May travel as required.Minimum QualificationsResearch Specialist I: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience AND four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.Research Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience AND six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.Research Specialist III: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience AND eight years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.Preferred Qualifications: Federal grant reporting and submissions, behavioral health research experience, medical education research experience, clinical intervention research experience, institutional review board experience, peer reviewed publications, data analysisSome of the Responsibilities Include:Data Analysis and Testing:Assists investigators with meeting all grant reporting requirements.Assists investigators with the planning and implementation of research projectsincluding data collection.Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reviews data analyses plans.Provides research expertise.Reviews, audits, and maintains data collection including institutional review boardmaintenance for all projects.Collects qualitative and quantitative data and conducts statistical analyses.Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical, educational, and research teamsPerforms quality improvement initiatives including continuous quality improvementResearch Publications:Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented presentations andpublications.Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accountsrelated to research projects.Develops and maintains research protocols.Training:Trains undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, medicalresidents, and other staff involved in research.Oversees research trainees execution of research projects. .Why Texas A&M University ?We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidaysUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of TexasHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeLiving Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.