Research Specialist

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Research Specialist

Job Summary:

The Research Specialist will support the day-to-day implementation
of human subjects’ research studies within the Department of Family
Medicine and Community Health’s Respiratory Disease Research Team,
which includes Dr. Bruce Barrett’s research portfolio.
Responsibilities include screening and enrolling study
participants, obtaining informed consent, coordinating study visits
and participant follow-up, ensuring adherence to study protocols,
collecting and maintaining accurate study data and documentation,
and processing participant payments. They will develop study
documents and materials, create standard operating procedures, and
assist with compiling and presenting study data. The Research
Specialist will work closely with investigators and research team
members to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, safely, and in
compliance with IRB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a

designated campus work location.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust. The

selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver
check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver
Law and then every two years.

• Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their

own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet
usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire
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Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities will be given first consideration:

• Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks

and/or projects

• Ability to consistently maintain a high level of attention to

detail and demonstrate organizational skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and

written

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Knowledge of research confidentiality and privacy issues

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit

or program staff and/or student workers

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and

implementation of research methodology and materials

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results

for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external
audiences

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research

equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places
replenishment orders

• Conducts research experiments according to established research

protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and
monitors test results

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine
and Community Health, Dr. Bruce Barrett Research Program

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $50,000 annually; but is
negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as
generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances
and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information,
refer to the campus benefits webpage and
SMPH
Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with REDCap database and/or other research

database

• Experience working in a research setting
• Familiarity with community based and/or clinical trial

research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling nasal and/or blood specimens
• Experience using HealthLink

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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• Cover letter required
• Resume required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience
aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above.
Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to
determine which applicants move forward in the process. References
will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be
notified once the search concludes and a candidate is
selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position,
including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected
applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous
eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective
date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will
require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this
position you must provide proof of work authorization and
eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1
waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our
position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal
or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Paige Steinert, paige.steinert@fammed.wisc.edu
, 608-890-1740

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