Health Intervention and Treatment Lab - Research Specialist I

The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry

The Health Intervention & Treatment (HIT) Lab in the University of Missouri's Department of Psychiatry is hiring a Research Project Coordinator. The HIT Lab conducts grant-funded clinical research to enhance our understanding of how and why people change their health behaviors. Current projects focus on alcohol use, insomnia, and remote intervention/treatment options. Project coordinator responsibilities include managing participant recruitment, retention, and payment; coordinating, administering, and preparing materials for research appointments; ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Board and other administrative policies; configuring, managing, and cleaning data from research devices (e.g., actiwatches, holter monitors); supervising undergraduate research assistants; and assisting with team meetings.

We are seeking candidates with the following strengths:

1. Exceptional time management
2. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
3. Interpersonal effectiveness
4. Ability to work both independently and as a team
5. Flexibility in scheduling (e.g., some evening/weekend phone calls and appointment reminders)

Shift Type: M-F; 9am- 5pm, with some flexibility for evening/weekend hours as needed.
(Clinical) Office/Administrative Hours: No - Position will not have Office/Admin Hours
Flexibility for Alternative Schedules: No

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Years of Experience: Experience working in research, healthcare, and/or addiction is preferred.
Niche Professional Interests: An interest in health-related research.
Additional Training: Advanced skills in in a range of computer/software programs (e.g., Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint, Canva, Qualtrics) is also preferred, but not required.

Hiring Range: $16.72/hour - $25/hour
Grade: GGS-007
University Title: Research Specialist I
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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