*Research Specialist, 50% FTE, M-F, $12.31/hr; Health Sciences Library, Administration.
Duties: Work at the Health Sciences Library and provide general support for activities of a regional research project. Track data flowing from multiple locations; monitor project progress; assist with tasks associated with data analysis and data presentation. Work under the general supervision of the part-time Library Research Consultant, and in collaboration with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Liaison representative, and with oversight from the Health Sciences Library Director. This position is funded by the library’s portion of funds generated by Health Sciences Library grants and contracts.
Duties include setting up surveys using Survey Monkey, tracking data using spreadsheets, and archiving data sets as required. Monitor data flow from multiple research sites, opening and closing data collection, in accordance with an established schedules. Create graphs and charts illustrating data. Assist with presentation of data in multiple forms using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point. Assist in the creation of posters and other visual presentations of the research project data. Assist Library Research Consultant with data analysis using SAS or SPSS. Manipulate data sets to extract requested information. Prepare weekly progress report using a standardized form, and distribute as needed. Prepare statistical reports related to project activity upon request. Maintain paper and electronic files related to library research project activities.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in an appropriate area of science is necessary. Six months to one year of professional, directly related experience is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications: Documented experience in research project participation and independent activity. Proficiency in data entry in either Excel or Access; skill in formatting quantitative data into tables, graphs, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point. Excellent communication skills. Documented proficiency in SAS or SPSS. Project management experience.