Sr Research Scientist - Part-Time Job Listing at MedStar Health in United States of America (Job ID 159422)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
The Senior Research Scientist develops research strategies for the growth and implementation of research programs in their specialty across MedStar Health using a commanding knowledge of research methods and techniques. This is accomplished by contributing to the advancement of health of our patients while impacting all aspects in our tripartite mission of education research and clinical care. Designs and directs research studies as a Principal Investigator on multiple studies in their specialty including pursuing an independent program of research partnering with MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) investigators for research proposals obtaining external financial support for research (sponsored research) to ensure long term sustainability closely coordinating and aligning the research activities with the clinical activities within MedStar Health and participating in activities aimed at increasing the awareness of their research throughout the system. Activities may cross multiple sites as well as involve investigators at different locations and within different disciplines. Responsible for deliverables and deadlines on multiple research projects. This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the strategy to create develop and continue to grow a portfolio of research at MedStar Health Research Institute that furthers MedStar's mission of advancing health through research.
• Serves as Principal Investigator on multiple projects to lead the design implementation and evaluation of research studies.
• Collaborates with scientists across MedStar Health to produce research advancements.
• Leads external partnerships.
• Manages research budgets to meet the scope of work.
• Develops strategies to grow a portfolio of research that establishes recognition of that work and results in publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Develops strategies to grow a portfolio that establishes recognition of that work and results in presentations and speaking opportunities at national and international meetings.
• Collaborates with other disciplines within MedStar Health to design and evaluate the impact of research initiatives.
• Effectively manages research teams including other scientists.
• Works with the assigned MHRI Scientific Center Administrator or their delegate to ensure financial viability of research studies.
• Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with rules regulations policies and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and MedStar Health Research Institute policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• PhD, DrPH, MD or equivalent terminal degree required, or Master's degree with equivalent experience in a related field required

Experience

• 2 years of experience in presentation of scientific information with excellent oral and written communication skills required
• 2 years of experience contributing scientifically and collaboratively as part of a grant-funded research team required 
• 2 years of experience conducting research in a healthcare setting (hospital ambulatory care environment outpatient clinics) preferred 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and background in quantitative and/or qualitative methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.