Post-Doctoral Fellowship

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Post-Doctoral Research Assistants will be responsible for the initiation, coordination and completion of various multi-disciplinary research projects. This includes the completion of applications, grants and regulatory documents. This role shall also be responsible to serve as the liaison between the clinical trials staff and the departments conducting clinical trials by screening, identifying, and referring patients for enrollment by the Research Nurses; taking on-call responsibility during off-hours such as nights and weekends; collecting and maintaining pertinent CVs, Medical Licenses, CITI Training, and FCOI Disclosures and training certifications; and completion of both internal and external feasibility questionnaires. The Post-Doc Researcher shall also actively identify new clinical trials and review for feasibility in terms of program fit and patient accrual potential, and assist the team with obtaining all necessary signatures. Post-Doctoral Researcher will actively promote the Network’s clinical research vision through publication of scientific manuscripts and preparation of scientific presentations. Post-Doctoral Researcher will represent the Department of Research and Innovation, The Research Institute, and Clinical Trials Office through positive research-based interactions with various departments, study participants, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

• Excellent command of English language, both spoken and written
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; Team player
• Well-established ability to search, read, and interpret existing medical literature and evidence
• Ability to write a scientific / medical manuscript (previous experience preferred) using Microsoft Word
• Ability to create a PowerPoint or equivalent electronic presentation (previous experience preferred)
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets for data entry
• Familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA)
• Basic understanding of clinical trials, ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and OHRP guidelines

Nice To Haves

• USMLE and similar/equivalent certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of research projects, as determined by Directors of the Research Institute and the Clinical Trials Office. This will include, but is not limited to: (a) medical record review for pre-screening of eligible patients, (b) completion of feasibility questionnaires and obtaining signatures as necessary, (c) CRF completion and data entry, (d) research chart prep for audits, (e) maintaining regulatory files such as CVs and Medical Licenses, CITI training, and FCOI Disclosures, (f) identify new clinical trials and review for enrollment feasibility, and (g) provide on-call Clinical Trials coverage as needed.
• Initiation, coordination, and completion of investigator-initiated clinical research projects and grant applications under the guidance of designated SLUHN research faculty.
• Coordination of a multi-disciplinary research team at SLUHN, including but not limited to (a) medical students; (b) undergraduate volunteers; (c) medical trainees (residents); (d) other clinicians and non-clinicians; (e) taking and maintaining minutes at key meetings of the Department of Research & Innovation.
• The Post-Doctoral Researcher will help design and implement original research protocols that may continue beyond the fellow’s tenure at SLUHN (under program faculty’s supervision).
• Initiation, coordination, and publication of at least five (5) first-authored scientific manuscripts during each year of their Post-Doctoral training; This requirement is renewable on yearly basis.
• Generate enough clinical research activity to also be a co-author on 5 additional published manuscripts each year.
• Generate at least 2 high-level (i.e., non-local) meeting presentations per year (i.e., regional, national, or international-level).
• Identify at least 5 new trials per year with a minimum of 5 patients enrolled per trial within the first 6 months
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the research subject.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree