Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Research Scientist Temp will join us to cover a maternity leave beginning in September until December with the possibility of extending longer. This position can be remote as long as you are living in the United States. Our headquarters is located in Boston, MA

You will work closely with the Outcomes Research and Registry teams, sponsors and internal stakeholders to design and implement studies for observational research, as well as to help maintain best practices for research studies. Most of our projects are developed with external sponsors.

Develop and present research plans to internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for preparation of study documents (e.g., study protocol), study execution (qualitative and quantitative data collection), reports and presentations (e.g., abstracts, manuscripts, scientific posters) to summarize research findings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop required content to successfully achieve research objectives from hypothesis generation to manuscript submission. Research projects may involve qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches.
• Perform background research such as literature reviews, internal data mining, and KOL discussions as needed to perform duties.
• Draft, edit, and present study reports for presentations at scientific meetings and in manuscript-ready formats for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Maintain working knowledge of recent best practices of patient research and federal and state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., data cleaning, interpretation of results, etc).
• Cultivate, support, and enhance collaborative relationships with internal and external researchers, sponsors, and research institutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or higher in healthcare and outcomes research fields, such as public health, health economics, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, or other social sciences.
• 3 years of work experience in a similar role; less experience will be considered in conjunction with higher degree.
• Experience with driving the full cycle of a research project, including literature review, protocol development, data collection, reporting results, and scientific dissemination.
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research designs, including conducting interviews and focus groups, survey development from patient and caregiver perspective.
• Proficient in summarizing results and conclusions for scientific presentations/manuscripts with the ability to translate and present complex analyses into key points for presentation for a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of regulations and regulatory process required to conduct human subject research.
• Competent handling confidential information and familiarity with privacy/HIPAA requirements.
• Experience with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process and documentation.
• Excellent problem solving, and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, researchers, physicians, and other professionals.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accurate results; works with passion, integrity, and energy.
• Must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, working in a cross-functional environment serving diverse populations.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

One or more of the following qualifications considered a plus:

• Knowledge and research in diabetes preferred.

• Publications in patient-centered research.

• Experience working with clients (e.g., pharmaceutical companies, other researchers, etc.).

• Knowledge of data mining and programming languages (such as R or Python).

The hourly rate for this position is up to $75/hour. There are no benefits offered with this temporary position. No agencies please.

T1D Exchange will actively strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and individual differences are leveraged to drive results. The organization provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, marital or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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