Research Associate, Surgery

Department:

37764 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Surgery: Oncology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

varies

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

JOB SUMMARY:

Non-faculty full-time employee whose appointment is contingent upon extramural funding. With investigators, directs and coordinates various aspects of the study/project directed toward planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination. Requires the use of judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities related to the project. These actions establish precedents and direction for the project.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree or a comparable graduate degree with eight years of relevant research experience.

Two professional letters of recommendation required.

Supervisory ability preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Works with project Principal Investigator (PI), or Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI), to plan and/or design study/project. Works with PI or Co-PI to translate planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks to be undertaken for project implementation.

2. Translates study/project design into a budget. Develops, modifies, implements, and validates experimental procedures applicable to grants and projects.

3. Oversees monitoring of the study budget. Troubleshoots specialized equipment and apparatus as required for the performance of research activities.

4. Prepares grants and other funding proposals with limited supervision. Collects, analyzes, and presents data readily for publications.

5. Compiles and writes scientific progress reports and evaluations. Assists in writing progress reports.

6. Participates in negotiation of contracts and subcontracts.

7. Assumes major responsibility for the successful and timely completion of tasks for all phases of study/project process.

8. Ensures adequate staffing for all project(s). Recommends, plans for and carries out the hiring or elimination of staff as needed.

9. Coordinates training of new study personnel.

10. Ensures that all aspects of the study/project are conducted in accordance with the study protocol and/or contract. Ensure that all legal aspects adhere to state and federal regulations and guidelines.

11. If applicable, represents the project to all related community agencies and organizations, serving as the study?s liaison, spokesperson, and representative. Attends, participates in and takes the lead in planning national and local meetings related to the project at each stage. Attend and participate in national and local scientific meetings.

12. Conducts site visits when appropriate (e.g. for multi-site studies).

13. Reviews literature and write summary of findings. Participates in the preparation of scientific papers for publication.

14. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles.

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Public speaking experience

Ability to prepare grant proposals with minimal supervision

Peer reviewed publications, plus oral or poster presentations at national meetings

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, comfortable, office environment

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.