Associate Research Scientist I

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to assist with project management and quality evaluations for investigator-initiated studies. The role involves study design, instrument development, data collection and reporting, with liaison duties to internal teams and external partners.

The candidate should have a healthcare or health sciences background, strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, social or health science, etc., with 1–3 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills are required.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented approach; strong interpersonal and oral/written/electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management, review and develop quality evaluations for basic investigator-initiated studies.
• Participate in study design, instrument development, data gathering and reporting.
• Correlate and evaluate materials prepared by the project team; liaison with Cook Children’s and external entities as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with groups within Cook Children’s, other companies and agencies.

Skills

Excel

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Research terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave) Department: Clinical and Translational Science Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: The Associate Research Scientist assists with project management and is responsible for reviewing, proposing, developing and conducting quality evaluations; as well as participating in study design, instrument development, data gathering, and reporting for basic investigator-initiated studies. Other duties involve correlating and evaluating material prepared by the project team, performing customer contact and liaison functions as necessary, and developing and maintaining mutually satisfactory relationships with groups within Cook Children’s, other companies, and federal and state agencies. An oncology background would be a plus as the candidate for this position would be working with the Endowed Chair team assigned to Dr. Ray: Endowed Chair: Precision Medicine Program led by Anish Ray, M.D. | Cook Children’s

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field (e.g., healthcare, social or health science, etc.) and 1-3 years of relevant professional experience. A Master’s degree with relevant professional experience is preferred.

Position requires an individual with:

• Computer proficiency in word processing and Excel
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and oral, written, and electronic interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with project management methodologies preferred
• Knowledge of research and medical terminology, grant writing and governmental rules and regulations preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of operational, logistical and administrative requirements of research studies preferred

About Us: Cook Children's Health Care System Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents. Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.