Research Associate, Urology
About The Position
The Research Associate (RA) supports the clinical research program of the Urology Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The role carries out complex research assignments focused on urological conditions and contributes to the design and execution of experiments for assigned projects. The RA also participates in developing and implementing new or revised research methodologies and techniques, and collects, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates research data. Additional work includes preparing scientific manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as critically analyzing research literature relevant to ongoing investigations. The position requires commuting between UH outpatient locations and Cleveland Medical Center. It sometimes involves transporting human specimens and/or medical supplies for research purposes. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The Research Associate must comply with organizational policies and standards and follow requirements for safeguarding protected health information (PHI), including annual training and the UH Code of Conduct. Other duties may be assigned, and department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Fluency in English.
- At least 0–2 years of experience in clinical research.
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of researchers.
Nice To Haves
- Background in urology medicine and/or urology research.
- Two to three publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Responsibilities
- Carry out complex research assignments focused on urological conditions.
- Contribute to experimental design and execute designed experiments for assigned projects.
- Participate in developing and implementing new or revised research methodologies and techniques.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research data.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Conduct critical analysis of research literature related to the research being investigated.
- Commute between UH outpatient locations and Cleveland Medical Center.
- Sometimes transport human specimens and/or medical supplies for research purposes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards, including requirements for safeguarding protected health information (PHI).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
