Research Fellow

Location: New Orleans - New Orleans Region - Louisiana

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This job supports the physician or scientist’s efforts through investigating scientific and medical questions, collecting and organizing data, preparing abstracts, presentations & manuscripts, disseminating and publishing research results, and collaborating with and training other team members. Engages in clinical or laboratory research experiments, maintains impeccable records, provides copies to leadership, and reports any suspected research irregularities. Thinks independently, troubleshoots technical problems, and understands his/her experiments. Reads scientific literature and demonstrates an intellectual interest in the biomedical research projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Doctoral degree (MD, DO, or PhD in a health related field).

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Prior experience in biomedical research.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes.

Excellent analytical skills, good deductive and inductive reasoning skills, and ability to troubleshoot basic technical problems.

Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills and ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and allocate resources to achieve objectives in a resourceful manner.

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

Excellent leadership skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

Executes research projects and initiatives.

Collects, records, and evaluates research data.

Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.

Stays current with scientific and medical literature related to research projects.

Organizes and publishes research data in the form of abstracts, presentations, and journal or book articles.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to