Job Summary:
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, clinics, a preschool, a brain imaging center, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
This position will serve as a public health record abstractor on the Wisconsin Surveillance of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities System (WISADDS) project, a project funded as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. WISADDS is a public health project that conducts population-based, multi-source surveillance of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among children in a 10- county area of southeastern Wisconsin. WISADDS adheres to a surveillance methodology developed by CDC involving screening and abstraction of data from records at multiple sources. There are no client and/or family interactions in this position.
Responsibilities:
Assists with the analysis and interpretation of collected data and drafts reports to develop and communicate research findings.
- 80% Analyzes data and summarizes research results for a defined research area or study by utilizing established processes
- 5% Prepares reports and manuscripts and assists with the development and presentation of materials through various communication platforms
- 10% Maintains organization of research records and responds to data requests and inquiries
- 5% Serves as an initial point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic information about result analysis and methodologies, answers questions as needed
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Psychology, Special Education, Public Health, Social Work, or a field related to development disabilities
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have the following required experience:
– Previous work experience (or academic preparation) in Child Development, Psychology, Special Education, Public Health, Social Work or a related area.
Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred experience:
– Knowledge of developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, etc.)
– Previous experience working with computerized data collection and familiarity with medical and/or special education records is highly preferred.
– Experience using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and Epic systems electronic health records.
– Excellent typing and computer skills as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is highly preferred.
– Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic.
– Experience adhering to a project or study protocol.
– Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Must complete HIPAA and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.
How to Apply:
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the “Apply Now” button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references.
Contact:
Mariah Ginter
mariah.ginter@wisc.edu
608-263-5671
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Analyst I(RE022)
Department(s):
A34-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
277183-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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Applications Open: Apr 13 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 27 2023 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time