UNIV - Statistical Research Analyst - Orthopaedic Spine - Department of Orthopaedics

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

4d•$37,200 - $59,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a research analyst, a prospective medical student will be exposed to the clinical, operative, and academic side of medicine. While experiencing the field of orthopaedic surgery hands-on, the analyst will assist our orthopaedic spine physicians in continuing their extensive research being conducted for the field as a whole, while also providing care to their patients- whether in the clinic or the operating room. The position offers the opportunity for education and hands-on learning in the medical field.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two years clerical or paraprofessional experience involving the compilation of data and statistics.
Proficiency in excel is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
The applicant should have a strong academic record, must be creative, self-driven, reliable, and motivated to learn.
An ideal candidate will have been previously involved in clinical or basic research, and demonstrated interest in academic medicine.
Some experience with data management preferred, although not required.

Responsibilities

Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies.
Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication.
Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers and presentations.
Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements.
Gathering patient images, X-rays, as well as operative and clinical notes and videos.
Assembling surgeon’s presentations and case reports.
Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies.