Research Scientist

Position: Research Scientist I
Location:

Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)

Department:

Clinical and Translational Science

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly

Hours:



40

Summary:

The Research Scientist I is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the life cycle of investigator-initiated research projects. This includes the development of design, initiation, conduction, analysis, and publication of clinical research projects of both a retrospective and prospective nature. The Research Scientist I simultaneously manages multiple projects at varying stages throughout the study process.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in appropriate field (e.g., Research, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Chemistry, etc.) and 3 + years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, is required
• Demonstrated ability in effectively managing data, statistical analysis and interpretation, medical and grant writing, and study design, as appropriate for department needs
• Computer proficiency in word processing and Excel
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of principles of research and federal regulations
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Ability to understand statistical and protocol design
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and oral, written and electronic interpersonal communication skills

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

Cook Childrens is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Childrens offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.