Research Scientist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,374 - 88,317; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Research Scientist in Phoenix, Arizona to support and facilitate innovative research programs. You will design rigorous laboratory studies and exist as a key liaison in project oversight.

The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor Of Medicine MD or Ph.D. and experience with statistical analysis. This position is critical for planning research and supporting grant writing.

The pay range is $43.10 - $64.11 per hour, and we promote equality in employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven scientific expertise in epidemiology and data analysis.
• Experience with a statistical package (R or Stata).
• Strong track record in experimental execution.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rigorous laboratory research.
• Oversee operational implementation of epidemiologic research programs.
• Serve as a liaison for project sponsors and training of technical personnel.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Statistical analysis (R or Stata)

Experimental execution

Education

Doctor Of Medicine MD or Ph.D.

Tools

Statistical packages (R, Stata)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Research Scientist, you will leverage your deep scientific knowledge to support and facilitate the organization’s research programs and projects. You are expected to apply various scientific principles to drive innovation.

Every day you will design and execute rigorous laboratory research, contributing to ongoing studies through meticulous analysis. You will also actively support manuscript preparation and participate in grant writing.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven scientific expertise, a strong track record in experimental execution and analysis. Your ability to plan research, contribute to publications, and assist in securing funding will be paramount.

• Responsible for operational oversight and implementation of funded epidemiologic research program(s)
• Facilitates research activities in partnership with laboratory PI(s) and Research Administration leveraging scientific experience in related specialty area.
• Plans and executes epidemiologic research.
• Participates in appropriate administrative and programmatic committee work.
• Serves as a liaison for internal and external project sponsors, routinely informing project plans, status updates and milestones through regular reporting.
• Serves as a liaison for the training of technical personnel in the neuroepidemiology program including post-doctoral fellows, residents, and graduate and undergraduate students

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor Of Medicine MD or Ph.D.
• Experience with a statistical package (R or Stata)

Preferred

• Doctor Of Medicine MD or Ph.D in Epidemiology and Five (5) years or equivalent of research-related experience and data analysis following the Ph.D. or M.D. degree
• Specialized computer analysis program experience

Pay Range

$43.10 - $64.11 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.