Research Scientist I

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

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist I coordinates and facilitates the life cycle of investigator-initiated clinical research projects, including development of study design, initiation, conduct, analysis, and publication. Projects may be retrospective or prospective, and the position manages multiple studies at different stages simultaneously. The role supports Project DANCES (Diversity in AYA Cancer Survivors), a collaborative study across institutions in Texas with retrospective and prospective components. The study aims to identify predictors of late effects to guide survivorship and follow-up care, with a focus on diversity among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors.

This position is based at the Medical Center Office Building, 901 7th Ave, in the Clinical and Translational Science Department. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 standard weekly hours. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain all licenses and credentials required for their position.

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, conduct statistical analysis and interpretation, perform 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.
• Maintain primary residence within Texas throughout employment.
• Maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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