Our client provides a great culture to work and grow. This role will serve as a key member of Clinical Development Team. Associate Scientist will work closely with Clinical Development Team and senior scientist. This position will support the whole assay development cycle, including new genomics assay design, development, validation and execution. May participate in new method/technology development. Support projects from other departments, including translational research, immunology and clinical research. There will be many opportunities to collaborate and work with other scientific and clinical lab staff.

DUTIES:

• Supports/works with Staff and Senior Scientists to design study protocols, build and maintain study samples, and disseminate information about the project to appropriate stakeholders. Contribute in research and other activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement principles, theory, study design, and/or statistical modeling to evaluate research activity across the Clinical Development Team programs and processes in an effort to identify opportunities for improving the delivery of health care services.
• Coordinates research & data analysis, outcome collection and clinical translation of research to both central and regional leadership.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of project management including development, support, installation, resource allocation, life cycle planning, cost tracking, and project risk assessment.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Master's degree in a relevant field of research/scientific area of study such as Molecular Biology, Genetics/Genomics, Pharmacology or Immunology from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Two years of experience in a healthcare/academic/industry research setting.
• Experience working in a clinical or scientific setting handling human or animal samples.
• Experience using statistical research methods and their use in outcomes data reporting.
• Experience writing relevant documents, including manuscripts and seminar presentations.
• Flexibility to travel to various locations.
• Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
• Operate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with MS project and database applications/tools.
• Experience in writing and publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience in study coordination and collaboration. Familiarity with statistical and informatics/bioinformatics analysis tools.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture and in assay designing for genomics.
• ·Experience working within a hospital clinical area and/or an understanding of workflows and hospital processes.