Clinical research scientist - research

Location:

Toledo Hospital

Department:

Sponsored Research

Hours:

40

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As the Clinical Research Scientist, you implement investigator-initiated clinical research studies through collaboration with physicians, researchers, and research staff.

You will develop hypotheses, research methodology, study design, statistical analysis, writing and publication of results.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

• Provides guidance to researchers in study design, research methodology and protocol preparation. Able to independently prepare and implement research protocols as principal investigator.
• Prepares draft manuscripts from study data. Performs independent literature searches, annotates selected papers, and organizes results in summary or database form.
• Leads and/ or participates in clinical research teams designed to grow investigator-initiated research by specialty.
• Able to complete submissions to the Institutional Review Board and maintain regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance with local policies and federal regulations.
• Ability to independently abstract data from medical record and/or quality registries and coordinate data abstraction with learners. Works with IT and Quality resources, as needed, to optimize data queries. Perform quality checks to ensure data integrity.
• Organizes study data in computerized format and performs data analysis.
• Perform prospective investigator-initiated research trials including identification and enrollment of study subjects.
• Directs work of student interns, IIR staff, medical students, and residents to ensure successful implementation of retrospective and prospective clinical trials.
• Identifies and applies for study funding, as appropriate. Oversees awards and sub-awards including contractual and budgetary obligations.
• Develops abstracts and manuscripts for presentation to local, regional, and national conferences.
• Participates in project teams and performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: PhD

Skills: Strong inter-personal skills both written and verbal.

Years of Experience: 5 years’ experience in scientific research methodology and design and data analysis. Proven track record of manuscript preparation and publication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: PhD

Skills: Sponsored clinical trial experience desired and familiarity with clinical setting and medical terminology. Excellent computer skills including Epic EMR and excel preferred. Ability to perform statistical analyses, including sample size estimation, for study design and analysis of results. Must be able to successfully complete the hospital/unit professional orientation. Responsible for maintenance of competency. Ability to travel. Ability to engage effectively with all team members to build a team approach to problem solving. Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work with patients, clinical and operations team.

Years of Experience: 5+ years

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: As needed.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Must be able to move, lift and carry light to heavy patients or equipment up to 50 lbs. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace