Research Fellow

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • 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 field).
• Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes.
• Excellent analytical skills, good deductive and inductive reasoning skills, and ability to troubleshoot basic technical problems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills and 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 and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Executes research projects and initiatives.
• Collects, records, and evaluates research data.
• Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.
• Stays current with scientific and medical literature related to research projects.
• Organizes and publishes research data in the form of abstracts, presentations, and journal or book articles.
• Adapts 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.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Reports any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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