Research Scientist PD

SUMMARY: Reports to a divisional clinical director, and is responsible for direction of the research administrative activities of a laboratory. Prepares, writes and presents research papers. Provides consultation within area of expertise to individuals both internal and external to the hospital. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises, research assistants including authoritatively recommending hiring, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges subordinates. Trains, counsels, assigns work to, and evaluates employees. Assumes primary responsibility for the development, communication and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures for research and administrative functions in the laboratory. Participates in the development of a coordinated budget. May administer the operational budget. Reviews current literature to update approaches to research being conducted. Assigns review of specific literature to assistance. Determines the direction of research efforts by reviewing data from previous research and external research papers to identify problem areas. Sets up hypothesis and designs experiments to test them. Responsible for the development of research methodology used. Ensures accurate collection and analysis of data gathered in research experiments. Interprets data using statistical methodology. Prepares, writes and presents papers for publication as the principal investigator on research projects. Participates in Hospital committees such as the research and Patient Protection Committee. Contacts individuals both internal and external to the Hospital to provide professional consultation within area or expertise and to exchange information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: M.D. and/or PhD in the appropriate scientific field required. Requires an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which research is being performed. Requires supervisory and administrative skills to direct a small group of research assistants. Requires the interpersonal skills to interface both externally and internally to the Hospital. EXPERIENCE: Requires one year experience in research. Works in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects and radioactive materials.

Pay Range:

$32.69-$163.46

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

593 Eddy Street - APC - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No