Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Assistant Research Scientist applies biomedical and informatics knowledge to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of IT and data management platforms. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation IT and data management platforms.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement or evaluate information technology applications, tools, processes or structures to assist clinical and research faculty and staff with data management.

• Translate biomedical information needs and data management requirements between clinicians and systems engineers, analysts or designers using object-oriented models or other techniques.

• Identify, collect, record or analyze data relevant to clinical research and care.

• Apply knowledge of health science, information science and informatics theory to clinical practice, education, administration or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.

• Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to clinical practice, education, operations and research.

• Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to clinical practice, education, administration or research.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Prioritization

Grade

G00

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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