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Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc
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What they do
A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..
$88,659 / year median in Rhode Island
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc Lifespan United States, Rhode Island, Riverside 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026
Writes presentations, manuscripts and grants based on research performed.
Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License, desirable.
SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, and within established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in biomedical areas related to patient care; participates in the design of' experimental protocols and research directions and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives; collects and analyzes data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methodology; executes existing protocols and develops new experimental methodologies to carry out established research objectives; researches literature in the field; writes manuscripts, presentations and grants in line with the research goals and based on the research performed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and CollaborateRESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts experiments and analyses according to established protocols and research methodology.margin:
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0in 0in 14.6pt 1.15ptReviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.Writes presentations, manuscripts and grants based on research performed.
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0in 0in 24.95pt 1.15ptPerforms other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.15pt line-height: 17.28pxBASIC KNOWLEDGE
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0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.15pt line-height: 17.28pxEXPERIENCE
margin: 0in 0in 13.7pt 1.15pt5 years' professional research experience with focused experience in molecular diagnostics.Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License, desirable.