UNIV - Statistical Research Analyst I - Sports Medicine - Department of Orthopaedics

Job Description Summary

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 sports medicine hands-on, the analyst will assist our sports medicine 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.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-03

Pay Range

27,510.00 - 39,207.50 - 50,905.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Additional Knowledge, skill, ability preferred: 

 

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. Some experience with data management preferred, although not required.  

 

Guideline and Supervision: 

 

 Research assistant will work closely with Dr. Sone, Dr. Pullen and Dr. Moran 

 
Job Duties -

 

• Supporting physicians with ongoing studies, projects, videos, papers and presentations.  Give guidance and support for Orthopaedic residents on ongoing orthopaedic studies. 15% 

• Drafting Institutional Review Board documentation for research studies.  Drafting of protocols for new research studies with the guidance of supporting physicians. 5% 

• Drafting grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements. Complete information in clinialresearch.org and other research databases. 10% 

• Completing data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publication.  Complete corrections and suggestions from scientific publication editors. 25% 

• Recruiting patients and collecting data for research studies.  Attend clinic with supporting physicians and program coordinator to help consent study candidates and collect study data. 25% 

• Gathering patient images, X-rays, as well as operative and clinical notes and videos.  Attend surgery cases to video cases at the direction of the surgeon.  Upload CT scans for software preparation for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty cases.   10% 

• Assembling surgeon’s presentations and case reports.  Create and submit presentations for Orthopaedics organizations.  Prepare information for supporting surgeons’ cases for presentation at weekly shoulder conference. 10% 

Additional Job Description

Minimum 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. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)