Research Associate, Clinical Research

This job participates in the conduct and daily operations of biomedical research projects in collaboration with physicians, scientists, or other leaders. Works with supervision; assists in all aspects of research data or specimen collection, processing, and analysis; assists with making detailed observations, analyzing data (provides context for analyses), and interprets results; assists with preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.

Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature. Assists in investigating, creating, or developing new methods and technologies for project advancement. Assists in grant writing. Assists in preparation of research manuscripts, scientific reviews, abstracts, and posters for publication or presentation; and participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and training programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Required
- Bachelor’s degree in sciences, computer science, data science, social sciences, mathematics, analytics, artificial intelligence, public health or related fields.

Preferred – 1 year of experience in biomedical research.

• Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes.
• Ability to learn project management and time management skills.
• Ability to develop medical writing skills.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Ability to read papers and present in organized manner.
• Ability to learn project-relevant applications.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.

• Facilitates research projects and initiatives.
• Helps collect, record, and evaluate research data.
• Recruits, consents, or interviews research participants.
• Collects data directly from participants.
• Pulls data from electronic health records.
• Processes images.
• Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.
• Stays current with scientific and medical literature related to research projects.
• Helps organize and publish research data in the form of abstracts, presentations and journal or book articles.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.