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Description for Job:   IRC25715
Research Scientist I
Surgery - Clinical Research
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Summary
Research Scientists are individuals holding a MD or equivalent terminal degree who play a major role in enabling the Trauma research program through collaborative and collegial interactions with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, staff and collaborators. The Research Scientist will work closely with the Director of Research, Clinical Research Manager and Trauma Surgeons to oversee Trauma research projects and clinical trials conducted at University Medical Center to ensure compliance with protocol, federal, and institutional requirements.
The primary responsibility of the Research Scientist is to act as a liaison between the hospital, sponsor, patient, investigator and collaborators to implement Trauma research and clinical trials. Responsible for designing and conducting community consultation and public disclosure for Exception From Informed Consent (EFIC) trials. Recruit, screen and enroll patients in trauma clinical trials; ensuring study compliance and close patient monitoring. Duties include training hospital staff, residents, students and research staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience working in a clinical environment 
• Available on weekends and evenings for emergency situations or answer questions as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to use various standardized word processing and spreadsheet software required; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access software preferred. 
• Ability to perform, manage, and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, work under time constraints, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
Required Education and/or Experience
• Terminal Degree (M.D,/Ph.D./D.V.M.,etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of federal research grants and/or industry sponsored clinical trials
Compensation Information
This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade UNCLASSIFI. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
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This position will close on the date it is filled
 
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