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. The role leads manuscript and research-product development and supports day-to-day lab operations, including serving as the lab’s point of contact when the Principal Investigator is away. The scientist provides scientific expertise across all phases of the lab’s research and collaborates with the Principal Investigator on study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Significant manuscript development and writing are essential functions of the position. The ARISE Health Lab, led by Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, conducts innovative, community-partnered research to advance health equity and improve outcomes for youth, their families, and their communities. Its work examines how social and structural factors shape health and well-being, with the aim of translating research into interventions, policies, and practices that promote resilience and reduce health disparities.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific-related field (Master’s, PhD, or MD); a relevant field with a focus on youth is required.
- Minimum of four years of related research experience.
- Pediatric research experience.
- Strong scientific writing skills.
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Significant manuscript development and writing capability, an essential function 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 Principal Investigator 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 and contribute to developing new grant awards.
- Coordinate daily lab operations, including team meetings, timelines, and deliverables, with delegated authority from the Principal Investigator.
- 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.
- Serve as the lab’s point of contact when the Principal Investigator is away.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 403(b).
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Additional benefits are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
