Research Associate I

Research Assistant

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job participates in the conduct and daily operations of biomedical research projects in collaboration with physicians, scientists, or other leaders. Works with supervision; assists in all aspects of research data or specimen collection, processing, and analysis; assists with making detailed observations, analyzing data (provides context for analyses), and interprets results; assists with preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses. Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature. Assists in investigating, creating, or developing new methods and technologies for project advancement. Assists in grant writing. Assists in preparation of research manuscripts, scientific reviews, abstracts, and posters for publication or presentation; and participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and training programs.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree sciences, computer science, data science, social sciences, mathematics, analytics, artificial intelligence, public health or related fields.

Work Experience

Preferred – 1 year of experience in biomedical research.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes.
• Ability to learn project management and time management skills.
• Ability to develop medical writing skills.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Ability to read papers and present in organized manner.
• Ability to learn project-relevant applications.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.

Job Duties

• Facilitates research projects and initiatives.
• Helps collect, record, and evaluate research data.
• Recruits, consents, or interviews research participants.
• Collects data directly from participants.
• Pulls data from electronic health records.
• Processes images.
• Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.
• Stays current with scientific and medical literature related to research projects.
• Helps organize and publish 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 assigned.

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.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.