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

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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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 orthoapedic spine physicians in continuing their extensive research being conducting for the field as a whole, while also providing care to their patients- whether in the clinic or the operating room.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and two years clerical or paraprofessional experience involving the compilation of data and statistics.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• The position offers the opportunity for education and hands-on learning in the medical field.
• Proficieny in excel is required.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED