Description:

Provides expertise in support of physical or mental health research projects. Typically works out of a clinic or other health care facility and may travel to homes, schools or residential facilities to collect data.

1. Performs advanced testing procedures, data collection, and analysis. Typically works directly with human subjects.
2. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.
3. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design.
4. May prepare and/or edit research papers, grant proposals and reports.
5. Possesses, understands, and applies comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization.
6. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.
7. Develops leadership and management skills.
8. Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments under control or supervisory responsibility.
9. Recommends changes in testing or experimental procedures.
10. May be responsible for a single research project or a segment of a large research project.
11. Receives moderate supervision referring complex situations to higher levels.
12. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control and evaluate their work.
13. May operate with latitude for unreviewed action under prescribed circumstances.

An acceptable candidate should be able to manage multiple projects at the same time. The individual should be able to perform the following responsibilities independently with minimal supervision. These responsibilities coordinate the research programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives:
• Actively recruit participants for active studies
• Oversee and coordinate study visits and data entry
• Work with the study investigators to oversee study regulatory responsibilities (e.g. regulatory binder maintenance and compliance, control of investigational product, etc.)
• Manage study inventory
• Manage scheduling of participants and co-investigators
• Assist with participant’s study consent/assent
• Manage communication with study subjects (e.g. phone call-based study visits)
• Coordinate with Study Data and Monitoring Center and Study Protocol Monitors
• Assists in preparing manuals and other documentation as required for the research studies
• Other associated activities appropriate for the position

An ideal candidate would have experience with research involving human participants and be fluent in Spanish.

Standard Attachments:
Candidates interested in applying for the position must submit the following documents with the application:
• Cover letter describing the manner in which your experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History (list Employer name, dates, and last salary)
• Three work references, including current and past supervisors. NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years experience

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.