Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

Provides critically complex research and experimentation for department/s allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Assist in developing and conducting of research projects including experiment design, data collection, data analysis and documentation of research results. Responsible for assisting PI with implementation of research projects in the US and other countries. May participate and or present on the research developed, or the established work of those within the department.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as responsible for collaborating with the Principal Investigator (PI) on the design, data analysis and reporting of research projects.
• Maintains and establishes ongoing professional communication with all sponsors, project partners and collaborators. This includes entities that are based in the US and in foreign countries.
• Provides project implementation and oversight in the field, including study team member coordination, data management, data collection and daily study site operation management.
• Monitors performance metrics for the trial, observes and reports trends.
• Performs complex analyses, experiments and project work under general direction of the PI.
• Serves as a representative for PI in country and ensure procedures and protocols are adhered to consistently and effectively meet the department’s standard.
• Exhibits a high degree of independent problem solving and ability to conduct research on assigned projects.
• Serves as liaison with external research partners and support communication between study team members locally and internationally.
• Acts as a member of the field research team by directly participating in the field work.
• Serves as responsible for all daily field operations of the project, including financial management, procurement, data collection and monitoring.
• Provides guidance and direction to other members of the field research team in the conduction, implementation and evaluation of the clinical research through daily communication.
• Works with staff to identify, screen and enroll study subjects; ensuring labs and data are obtained according to established protocol through online communication and foreign country site visits.
• Trains new staff and may serve as lead or as a point of reference for other research staff for questions, staff scheduling, feedback on performance.
• Plans, develops, organizes and formalizes research results and findings.
• Develops presentations for and/or present on behalf of PI.
• Performs data analysis and data management including generation of publication quality materials such as tables and graphs for manuscripts and grants.
• Conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analyses using various statistical and graphing programs for progress reports oral presentations and publications.
• Conducts literature searches related to research projects.
• Writes/co-authors publications and/or papers supporting research findings in logical and sometimes multiple formats tailored to audiences.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Foreign travel to all countries in which a project is being conducted and living full-time on the project site
• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Alternative work schedules
• Protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease and other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting

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:

Relevant Experience (1 Year)

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