Research Engineering Scientist Associate
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Purpose

The Pediatric Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate (RESA) will support research initiatives focused on pediatric mental health at Dell Children's Medical Center. The RESA will assist in various research-related tasks under the direction of a faculty supervisor, requiring afoundational understanding of research methods and strong attention to detail. This role provides opportunities for hands-on experience in data collection, research operations, and dissemination of findings.

This is a partner funded position with an end date of 8/31/26, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals.

Responsibilities

Study Coordination and Data Collection

• Support data collection during monthly workshops, on the medical floors, and outpatient clinic

• Manage technology used for data collection, including maintaining iPads.

• Participate in logistical aspects of clinical work including workshop support and collecting data when patients are admitted to the hospital. Coordinate follow-up data collection with study participants

• Serve as a liaison between psychology faculty and research participants as needed

• Contribute to the maintenance and adherence of project procedures

Data management and reporting of results

• Maintain and manage study databases, including REDCap (training provided if needed)

• Enter, clean, and organize study data; support preparation of descriptive statistics

• Support data integrity through documentation and quality checks

• Participate in literature reviews and assist in preparation of materials for publication or presentation

• Assist in the preparation of research posters, manuscripts, or presentations at professional conferences (e.g., APA Division 54, 2025)

• Maintain the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document

Protocol Submissions and Adherence

• Help with submission and modification of IRB protocols and other compliance documents

• Ensure protocol compliance and assist in tracking reporting timelines and requirements

• Communicate with IRB staff and study investigators to facilitate updates and regulatory adherence

• Participate in team meetings to review study updates and procedural modifications

Quality control procedures

• Support presentation planning and submission of research findings locally (e.g., Dell Children's Clinical Leadership)

• Assist in coordination with collaborators for potential data pooling and integration

• Help track dissemination goals and timelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Interest in clinical research and pediatric health

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in clinical research, especially with children or behavioral health

• Familiarity with REDCap and/or Qualtrics (or willingness to learn)

• Experience with IRB protocol preparation and regulatory procedures

• Familiarity with basic data analysis and literature review

• Previous experience in poster or manuscript preparation

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing research dissemination opportunities

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

• Occasional interstate, intrastate and international travel

• 100% on-campus position at Dell Children's Medical Center with required on-site presence during the scheduled work week.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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