Research Scientist I

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist I coordinates and facilitates the life cycle of investigator-initiated clinical research projects, including their design, initiation, conduct, analysis, and publication. Projects may be retrospective or prospective, and the role manages multiple projects at different stages of the study process.

This position supports Project DANCES (Diversity in AYA Cancer Survivors), a collaborative study across institutions in Texas. The study includes retrospective and prospective components intended to identify predictors of late effects that can guide survivorship and follow-up care for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, with a focus on diversity within this population.

The schedule is 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The position is based at the Medical Center Office Building, 901 7th Ave. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain any licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field, such as research, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, or chemistry, and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage data, perform statistical analysis and interpretation, conduct medical and grant writing, and contribute to study design, as appropriate for department needs.
• Computer proficiency in word processing and Excel.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of research principles and federal regulations.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand statistical and protocol design.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the life cycle of investigator-initiated research projects.
• Support the development of research design and the initiation, conduct, analysis, and publication of clinical research projects.
• Manage multiple retrospective and prospective projects at varying stages of the study process.
• Support Project DANCES, a collaborative study focused on identifying predictors of late effects among diverse adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level