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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!

Job Responsibilities

This job supports the physician or scientist's efforts through investigating scientific and medical questions, collecting and organizing data, preparing abstracts, presentations & manuscripts, disseminating and publishing research results, and collaborating with and training other team members. Engages in clinical or laboratory research experiments, maintains impeccable records, provides copies to leadership, and reports any suspected research irregularities. Thinks independently, troubleshoots technical problems, and understands his/her experiments. Reads scientific literature and demonstrates an intellectual interest in the biomedical research projects. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements

Education Required - Doctoral degree (MD, DO, or PhD in a health related field). Work Experience Required - None. Preferred - Prior experience in biomedical research.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic knowledge of biomedical research processes.
• Excellent analytical skills, good deductive and inductive reasoning skills, and ability to troubleshoot basic technical problems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills and ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and allocate resources to achieve objectives in a resourceful manner.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Executes research projects and initiatives.
• Collects, records, and evaluates research data.
• Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.
• Stays current with scientific and medical literature related to research projects.
• Organizes and publishes 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 required.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.