Research Fellow

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This job supports the physician or scientist’s efforts through investigating scientific and medical questions, collecting and organizing data, preparing abstracts, presentations & manuscripts, disseminating and publishing research results, and collaborating with and training other team members. Engages in clinical or laboratory research experiments, maintains impeccable records, provides copies to leadership, and reports any suspected research irregularities. Thinks independently, troubleshoots technical problems, and understands his/her experiments. Reads scientific literature and demonstrates an intellectual interest in the biomedical research projects.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, or PhD in a health related science)
Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes
Excellent analytical skills
Good deductive and inductive reasoning skills
Ability to troubleshoot basic technical problems
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills
Ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and allocate resources to achieve objectives in a resourceful manner
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in biomedical research

Responsibilities

Investigating scientific and medical questions
Collecting and organizing data
Preparing abstracts, presentations & manuscripts
Disseminating and publishing research results
Collaborating with and training other team members
Engaging in clinical or laboratory research experiments
Maintaining impeccable records
Providing copies of records to leadership
Reporting any suspected research irregularities
Thinking independently
Troubleshooting technical problems
Understanding his/her experiments
Reading scientific literature
Demonstrating an intellectual interest in the biomedical research projects
Executing research projects and initiatives
Collecting, recording, and evaluating research data
Communicating with and presenting plans/projects to team members
Staying current with scientific and medical literature related to research projects
Organizing and publishing research data in the form of abstracts, presentations, and journal or book articles
Adapting behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
Performing other related duties as required
Remaining knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensuring compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.