Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)

Max Healthcare; India; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Healthcare is seeking a Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) to coordinate and conduct clinical research activities in a hospital setting. The role includes screening and recruiting participants, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining essential study documents in line with GCP and regulatory standards.

The candidate should hold MBBS/BDS/BVSc or equivalent and meet ICMR eligibility. Postgraduate qualifications and experience in clinical research will be advantageous for this

Qualifications

• MBBS / BDS / BVSc or equivalent qualification from a recognized university/institution.
• Candidates should fulfil eligibility criteria prescribed by ICMR for the Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) position.
• Postgraduate qualification in Medicine, Public Health, Clinical Research or a related field.
• Prior experience in clinical research, clinical trials, epidemiological studies or research projects.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics.
• Experience in patient screening, recruitment, follow-up and clinical data collection.
• Familiarity with research documentation, case report forms, databases and regulatory/ethics requirements.
• Research publications or prior involvement in scientific research will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct project-related clinical research activities as per the approved protocol.
• Screen, recruit and follow up study participants, wherever applicable.
• Ensure accurate collection, documentation and maintenance of clinical/research data.
• Maintain essential study documents and ensure compliance with the study protocol, GCP and applicable regulatory/ethical requirements.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, research team and other stakeholders.
• Support preparation of study reports, presentations, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Assist in monitoring study progress, timelines and project deliverables.
• Participate in research meetings, training programmes and other project-related activities.
• Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of participant information and research data.
• Perform any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator/Project Lead.

Skills

Clinical research

Communication skills

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

MS Office

Research data management

Education

MBBS / BDS / BVSc or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Medicine, Public Health, Clinical Research or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)

Position: Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)
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Essential Qualification

• MBBS / BDS / BVSc or equivalent qualification from a recognized university/institution.
• Candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by ICMR for the Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Medicine, Public Health, Clinical Research or a related field.
• Prior experience in clinical research, clinical trials, epidemiological studies or research projects.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics.
• Experience in patient screening, recruitment, follow-up and clinical data collection.
• Familiarity with research documentation, case report forms, databases and regulatory/ethics requirements.
• Research publications or prior involvement in scientific research will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct project-related clinical research activities as per the approved protocol.
• Screen, recruit and follow up study participants, wherever applicable.
• Ensure accurate collection, documentation and maintenance of clinical/research data.
• Maintain essential study documents and ensure compliance with the study protocol, GCP and applicable regulatory/ethical requirements.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, research team and other stakeholders.
• Support preparation of study reports, presentations, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Assist in monitoring study progress, timelines and project deliverables.
• Participate in research meetings, training programmes and other project-related activities.
• Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of participant information and research data.
• Perform any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator/Project Lead.

Skills & Competencies

• Good clinical and research aptitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic research/data management tools.
• Willingness to work in a hospital-based clinical research environment.