Behavioral Science Research Technician 3 - Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health

Summary

Coordinate and perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of data in support of research and/or informational gathering activities within a research lab setting through direct interaction with research participants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of duties involved in collecting, interpreting, documenting, and summarizing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative data in support of research and/or informational gathering activities.
• Procure data through direct interaction with research participants via observation, interviews, and analysis of records and other sources to include the utilization of electronic equipment and devices, assist in supervising lower-level employees and trainees, and participate in establishing study specific procedures.
• Supervise, coordinate and participate in the coding and keypunching of data, record the coded data on standard forms in the preparation for further processing and analysis, write summaries of descriptive data, prepare graphic representations as required, and maintain liaison with data processing collaborators to ensure quality control.
• Recommend new methods for collection and documentation of data; write and revise procedural manuals as required.
• Make work assignments and review the work of lower-level employees and trainees, assist in the onboarding and training of new employees, and assist in the development of training protocols for new personnel.
• Participate in the establishment of procedures and/or assist in coordinating the development of manuals for research activities to include recruiting, consenting, enrolling, and following up with research participants, administering surveys, interviews, and observations in the research lab or community settings.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Maintain and participate in the development of organizational systems for data files and related information. Train lower-level staff and trainees on implementation of organizational systems.
• Under the direction of the study coordinator, lab manager, or principal investigator, submit, amend, and/or complete annual reviews of IRB protocols.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein including but not limited to:
  • Attend and participate in research meetings
  • Coordinate and schedule research visits in person or onlineCorrespond via email, phone, or textCompile outreach packetsMaintain research files and a log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to research participants
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education:  Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 4 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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