Associate Research Scientist I

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Summary:

The Associate Research Scientist assists with project management and is responsible for reviewing, proposing, developing and conducting quality evaluations; as well as participating in study design, instrument development, data gathering, and reporting for basic investigator-initiated studies. Other duties involve correlating and evaluating material prepared by the project team, performing customer contact and liaison functions as necessary, and developing and maintaining mutually satisfactory relationships with groups within Cook Children's, other companies, and federal and state agencies.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in appropriate field (e.g., healthcare, social or health science, etc.) and 1-3 years of relevant professional experience. A Master's degree with relevant professional experience is preferred. Position requires an individual with:

• Computer proficiency in word processing and Excel;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented;
• Excellent interpersonal and oral, written, and electronic interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies preferred;
• Knowledge of research and medical terminology, grant writing and governmental rules and regulations preferred;
• Knowledge and understanding of operational, logistical and administrative requirements of research studies preferred;

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About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.