Research Scientist 1

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for Healthcare Equity in Kidney Disease (CHEK-D) Research Scientist will provide a wide range of research tasks under multiple health disparities projects in patients with kidney disease. This position will be responsible for related research activities and steady involvement in routine meetings and summary reports. Due to the nature of the project goals, the ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing. The Research Scientist will work closely with the Director and research team, including other external collaborators, to contribute to the maintenance, oversight and success of the Center’s research projects.
Duties and responsibilities:
Performs scientific research tasks related to the initiation and ongoing efforts requiring application of the IRB approved protocol and procedures; recruits, instructs, and coordinates research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and workscope.
Assists in all aspects of study design, implementation, and administration, ensuring compliance with HRRC (IRB) requirements, Federal/State regulations, and grant and/or contract parameters.
Plans and organizes the daily operations of the research project.
Develops and/or adapts, implements and evaluates specific research and data collection methodologies and techniques, as appropriate.
Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
Creates and maintains currency of knowledge with respect to manual of procedures relevant to the project.
Collects and/or oversees data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree; no previous experience required.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently.
• Strong attention to detail for data collection.
• Ability to develop and follow research protocols.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce research procedures.

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