Participate and coordinate research projects in the Department of Neurosurgery. Works closely with Neurosurgeons in maintaining research databases, data analysis, as well as, drafting clinical research protocols and manuscripts.
Minimum Job Requirements
AA, medical, technical school (OR) 2 years of research or healthcare experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for working closely with pediatric neurosurgeons, MCH Research Institute staff, and other health care providers.
Assist in the development of research projects, writing of manuscripts, and submitting of manuscripts for publication.
Assist study staff with any concerns or questions by promptly providing the information and feedback as requested.
Enters data in databases, generates reports, performs data/database maintenance, performs data tracking, and performs queries.
Maintains and updates patient information in database; ensures data is collected, input and reported appropriately and completely.
Provides feedback to clinical and administrative staff in Research regarding any concerns; ensures data base reflects documentation of the patient record and update when needed.
Provides reports on grant progress and assists in troubleshooting.
Serve as liaison for Research Institute with all departments involved with the study.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the biomedical or clinical sciences.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Working knowledge and coursework in statistics.
Familiarity with the computer based tracking systems.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with co-workers.
Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
