Research Project Development Assistant

Research Project Development Assistant Rhode Island Hospital - 3.6 Providence, RI Job Details Part-time $26.80 - $44.21 an hour 8 days ago Qualifications Research laboratory experience Teamwork Master's degree Surgery Analysis skills Scientific protocols Experimental design Research data analysis Data collection Analytical thinking Full Job Description

PART TIME 24 HOURS

Position Summary Under limited supervision, and within established short-term goals, performs scientific, investigative research in areas related to patient care. May participate in setting short and long-term research project goals and develop research plans to achieve these goals. Research methodologies. Conducts experiments using in vitro and/or in vivo techniques, collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology, and interprets results. Writes research presentations and papers for publications. 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 Collaborate Key Responsibilities Coordinates individual research projects based on the short term and long-term goals and objectives established by the Director of the research laboratory. Sets up project and follows through to completion. Determines priority of experiments. May participate with principal investigator in development of short and long-term research goals and objectives of the laboratory. Designs experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project. Performs literature searches. Develop research methodologies to allow qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained. Conducts experiments using in vivo techniques on animal and/or human serum, and in vitro techniques on research animals. Gathers, tabulates, graphs, develops explanatory charts and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May use computer programming to assist in data analysis. Interprets results of experiments using data gathered against hypotheses. Discusses result with supervisor and others involved in research project including outside investigators. Determines probable inexplicable data, e.g. methodological problems. Writes and edits presentations and papers for publication based on research performed. Participate in development of grants. Participates in development of laboratories or project budget. Monitors expenditures against budgetary allowance. Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies and maintaining inventories. Performs various diagnostic or laboratory tests in a clinical setting to assist principal investigators in carrying out clinical responsibilities. Instruct medical students, residents, interns and other medical personnel on research, laboratory and surgical techniques in their specialty. May provide guidance to students in design and implementation of research projects. Supervises research personnel assigned to projects. Qualifications Master's degree in relevant discipline is required Experience Requires a working knowledge of statistics, computer programming and research methodology. Requires an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which the research is being conducted. Requires the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate complex equipment and to perform laboratory surgical procedures on animals. Analytical ability to design protocols, conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data. Interpersonal skills to teach instructional programs and/or supervise research personnel. Two to three years working in a related field appropriate to laboratory area of study. Working at Brown University Health As of October 15, 2024, Lifespan is now Brown University Health. Our name has changed, but our dedication to exceptional patient care and collaborative medicine remains the same. Here, you'll work within a multidisciplinary environment that supports autonomy, teamwork, and professional growth. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care in a mission-driven setting, we invite you to join one of the nation's Top 100 health systems. jobs.brownhealth.org Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Pay:

$26.80 - $44.21 per hour

Work Location:

In person