Social science research fellow

Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

This job participates in the conduct and daily operations of biomedical research projects in collaboration with physicians, scientists, or other leaders. 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; 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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.

Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes.

Ability to learn project management and time management skills.

Ability to develop medical writing skills.

Ability to learn project-relevant applications.

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

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.

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.

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; 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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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