Research Professional 3-Clinical Research

About the Role

The Cardiovascular Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory is seeking a qualified staff scientist to join our research team. This role is ideal for individuals with expertise in menopause and autonomic nervous system function and a keen interest in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Research (65%):
  • Lead study visits to quantify autonomic and vascular function.
  • Perform gold-standard techniques such as microneurography and flow-mediated dilation.
  • Accurately enter data into study worksheets and REDCap.
  • Operate ultrasound and data acquisition software for autonomic and vascular data.
  • Independently troubleshoot equipment and software problems that may arise.
  • Train new lab members and volunteers on the use of equipment and software.
• Data Collection and Analysis (25%):
  • Collect and analyze data using software programs such as LabChart and Microsoft Excel, as well as custom programs.
  • Enter data accurately into lab-maintained spreadsheets and REDCap sites; analyze and interpret results.
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot issues with data organization and management.
  • Use data collected during research studies to generate abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Laboratory Education and Project Management (10%):
  • Serve as a content expert on perimenopause and menopause in journal clubs and lab meetings.
  • Generate plans for participant recruitment and retention, such as through facilitation of lab attendance at community events.
  • Develop community-facing educational materials related to lab research topics.
  • Assist with maintenance of participant enrollment status, scheduling, and follow-up.

Requirements

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

• Required Qualifications:
  • BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least eight years.
  • Strong interest in clinical research.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD.
  • Preferred experience in autonomic function testing.

About the Department

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies—five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs—sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality—and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health.

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Pay

Pay Range: $29.93 to $36.60 per hour. We anticipate most offers will be around the midpoint of this range, depending on education and experience.

Schedule

75% appointment (30 hours per week).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
  • Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy, and disability plans.
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • University HSA contributions.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employee wellbeing program.
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
  • Financial counseling services.
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.