Research Fellow

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Research Fellow

Full-Time

Overview: 

We are looking for a research fellow to join the Trauma and Sports Medicine Service Lines. Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains research databases with guidance from Principal Investigator
• Performs data collection and data entry for studies as requested.  Schedules and conducts subject interviews, follow-up visits and phone calls to obtain data as per protocol.  Ensures accuracy when transcribing data from data collection sheets, medical records, or electronic institutional databases or other source documents into databases.
• Performs or helps facilitate informed consent procedures following all regulatory guidelines. 
• Participates in protocol development in collaboration with Principal Investigator and co-investigators. Conducts literature searches; actively participates in development meetings; reviews and edits protocol document; prepares study initiation documents.
• Prepares drafts of protocols and manuscripts as requested by the Principal Investigator.
• Performs IRB submissions for initial approvals, re-approvals, amendments, etc.  Prepares, submits and files IRB and all regulatory documents, ie., data collection sheets, protocol amendments, protocol deviations, adverse event forms, etc.
• Prepares information required for reports to research administration as needed.
• Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.
• Conducts statistical data analysis and prepares statistical graphs and tables in preparation for research presentations, abstract and manuscript preparation or for other publications as requested by the Principal Investigator. 

The successful candidate will have a Doctorate Degree (or equivalent) and an interest in clinical research. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as a team member. Must be proficient in computer and software use such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience in database use is preferred. Previous experience in clinical research, orthopaedics, statistics, and familiarity with spine surgery terminology is an asset.