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Research Assistant
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What they do
A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
$54,399 / year median in Ohio
Job Description
Overview Duties Include:
- Collaborate closely with the principal investigator and the director of research to design studies and gather appropriate data.
- Conduct independent research of scientific literature and other available research to add content to papers/projects/podcasts and identify upcoming research opportunities.
- Presentation coordination for national medical meetings, trade shows, and sales presentations. Periodically work with the marketing manager for research-related social media posts
- Communicate research results and needs with clinical and administrative staff, including physician assistants, medical assistants, and radiology technicians
- Represent research department to external study sponsor by facilitating frequent written and verbal communication
Skills:
- GCP Certification
- Medical research experience, expertise in orthopedics preferred
- A fast, accurate, and compelling writer, experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and deliver assignments on deadline
- Clear communicator.