Clinical Research Scientist
About The Position
The Clinical Research Scientist is a senior scientific member of the ARISE Health Lab at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, led by Dr. Nia Heard-Garris. The lab advances health equity and improves health outcomes for youth, families, and communities through innovative, community-partnered research on social and structural factors that shape health and well-being. Its mission is to translate research into interventions, policies, and practices that promote resilience, reduce health disparities, and create healthier futures for children. This role leads manuscript and research-product development and supports daily lab operations, including serving as the lab’s point of contact when the Principal Investigator (PI) is away. The Clinical Research Scientist provides scientific expertise across the lab’s research, collaborates with the PI on study design and data activities, contributes to new grant awards, and helps ensure studies meet applicable regulatory and institutional requirements. The position also mentors research staff as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s, PhD, or MD in a relevant scientific field.
- Minimum of four years of related research experience.
- Pediatric research experience.
- A focus on youth.
- Strong scientific writing skills and a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Significant manuscript development and writing experience; manuscript development and writing are essential functions of the position.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and grant sections.
- Manage the lab’s publication process from drafting through submission, peer review, and revision.
- Collaborate with the PI on study design; conduct, analyze, and interpret data; and prepare tables and figures.
- Provide ongoing scientific expertise across all phases of the lab’s research.
- Contribute to the development of new grant awards.
- Coordinate daily lab operations, including team meetings, timelines, and deliverables, with delegated authority from the PI.
- Serve as the lab’s point of contact when the PI is away.
- Ensure studies comply with federal regulations, institutional policies, and Good Clinical Practice, and work with the team to maintain regulatory documents.
- Mentor and provide guidance to research staff as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 403(b)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
