Research Scientist - FT -Days - Research & Scholarly Activity
Memorial Healthcare System

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Delivers and supports scholarly activity by assisting with investigator-initiated research, writing case reports and research for high impact journal publications. Performs data analytics and study related biostatistics and assists with writing of medical grant proposals.

Responsibilities:

Leads in the further development of the associated department's research program and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding.

Creates appropriate databases and once data have been collected, conducts range and consistency checks to validate the database, and then conducts statistical analyses, interprets results with investigators, and writes statistical methodology and results sections of manuscripts.

Provides tailored randomization schemes, and conducts meta-analyses including systematic literature reviews.

Assists with investigator-initiated research objectives, proposals and protocol development with IRB submission. Writes case reports on exceptional clinical cases. With regard to protocols: documents statistical methods sections, performs power analyses (sample size determinations), plans data collection and interim monitoring, and reviews all methodology to reduce bias and increase reliability, validity and data security.

Provides adjusted and unadjusted descriptive statistics with confidence limits, and derives multiple linear/logistic, hierarchical, and single/multi-event survival models.

Manages and conducts a program of research and scholarship as part of the associated department. Disseminates the outcomes in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS, RESEARCH - REPORTING - ACADEMIC, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Doctorate (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Must have: capability of exercising independence in research, e.g., senior/sole authorship of publications and invited presentations at conferences. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to multi-task. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years of prior academic-related research experience. Post-qualification research experience; track record of high quality publications and/or innovations outputs/writings of research protocols and grants that are submitted through the peer-reviewed funding process. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Can be MD/ Foreign MD/ PhD/ Doctorate

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

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