Research Science Assistant

Job Description

Designs and implements studies and research projects at the direction of the Principal Investigator. Leads the collection, entry, and analysis of data. Develops and applies procedures for effectively collecting, deidentifying, entering, managing, and processing of both hard copy and electronic data for the effective and efficient reporting of results, conclusions, and evaluations of scientific data. Drafts grant proposals, manuscripts, budgets, and publications for internal and external medical and scientific peer review.

As experience is gained, demonstrates ability to make innovative recommendations to Principal Investigator/Research Physician that furthers accomplishment of research objectives. May assist in providing training and guidance to students and residents engaged in Graduate Medical Education and otherwise, on research methods and processes. May engage in Quality Improvement projects. Demonstrates strict adherence to HIPAA laws regarding data confidentiality and security.

Ensures compliance with appropriate guidelines, regulations and study protocols. Sets timelines and monitors progress to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and project deliverables, prepares and maintains study documentation, and provides reports for internal and external monitoring.

Requires Bachelor’s Degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, or a healthcare field plus one year of research experience; advanced degree preferred.

This position is located at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City.

• Designs and implements studies and research projects at the direction of the Principal Investigator
• Develops and applies procedures for effectively collecting, deidentifying, entering, managing, and processing of medical and scientific data
• Assimilate research and quality objectives as directed by a SLHS Principal Investigator/Research Physician to develop tools and procedures for the collection and analysis of medical research data
• Implements research projects by drafting proposals, grants, research protocols, and developing budgets
• Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
• Demonstrate competency in the use of electronic systems such as spreadsheets, statistical analysis tools, databases, and imaging and visualization modelling tools
• Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets
• Apply knowledge of health care, medical terminology, disease processes, research methods, and database management to collect, analyze, visualize, interpret, and report clinical data findings
• Demonstrate proficiency in Information Technology processes including hardware requirements and system programing
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication in presenting research findings to SLHS Research Teams and contributing to the authorship of manuscripts
• Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations particularly as it pertains to the collection and handling of patient data used for research
• Demonstrate knowledge of US and International regulatory standards, and GCP guidelines for the conduct of human subject clinical research

Applicable

Experience:

1 year

Bachelor's Degree

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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