Research Specialist III

Job Title

Research Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

School of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M School of Nursing is looking for a TITLE to serve as a member of the OFFICE team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate, specific facilities at Texas A&M University may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place

The Research Specialist III, under general direction, is responsible for managing all aspects of development, application, and evaluation of a healthcare technology program. Responsibilities: independently execute the project mission; exhibit higher-level critical thinking; identify potential funding resources; produce grant reports; manage an interprofessional team; make outreach to potential clients; contract negotiation; develop nursing protocols using knowledge of nursing roles and scope of practice; develop and execute a business model; preparation and tracking of Institutional Review Board applications, develop community partnerships; identify project needs and potential collaborators to address needs; have knowledge of TAMU and healthcare privacy and security requirements. May attend local, national, and international meetings.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience:

• 8 years of related experience.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate professionally with multiple internal and external parties
• Demonstrate high-level critical thinking; independently manage a complex project in alignment with project directors’ vision and project mission
• Knowledge of nursing practice and scope of practice; project management and community outreach; contract negotiation; compliance issues; ability to develop a business model.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience with healthcare business start-ups.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Unencumbered Texas RN license.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience with developing a business model and business start-up.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

• Meet regularly with project directors to align vision and mission before executing management plans.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to keep project moving forward and on schedule.
• Work with contracting units to review and negotiate contracts with external parties.
• Generate meeting agendas and minutes.
• Draft reports
• Ensure project compliance with related TAMU policies and procedures and state and federal laws.

Develop Business Model for Start-Up

• Collaborate with Mays Business School faculty and project directors to develop appropriate business model for the project.
• Execute business model elements.
• Revise business model as necessary to meet project goals.
• Develop business leadership skills through reading and guidance from Mays Business School faculty and discussion with project directors.

Protocol Development

• Develop program protocols.
• Review protocols with nurse project director and other stakeholders, as appropriate, for final approval.
• Collaborate with partners to integrate protocols into existing workflows.
• Revise protocols as necessary.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants:  Applications received by School of Nursing must have all job application data entered and  must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job application data and attachments could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. This position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and satisfactory job performance.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.