Research Scientist I Pediatrics

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex research procedures.
• Develop and perform routine and complex protocols for research programs.
• Perform clinical trial procedures and develop routine and complex clinical trial design for implementation in children with disorders of gut brain interaction, dysautonomia and gastric motility disorders.
• Collaborate with principal investigator in determining study design and performing statistical analyses.
• Perform and develop routine and complex computational and database methods for implementation.
• May serve as primary statistician for specific datasets.
• Develop new methodologies for lab procedures for data analysis, including but not limited to physiologic data processing and analysis (heart rate variability and other cardiovascular metrics, fNIRS, gastric MR imaging using semi-automated software etc.).
• Maintain supplies, may negotiate with vendors, track purchase orders.
• Maintain equipment, perform/supervise repairs and update computer hardware and software.
• Teach and train new members of the lab in relevant techniques and analytical procedures.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, evaluate lab procedures.
• May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction/delegation/prioritizing.
• Perform library searches and prepare materials for publications and grants.
• Complete training in analysis of fNIRS and EKG data, including artifact checking and data cleaning.
• Aid in the development of new methodologies for clinical research procedures such as implementing novel tests of gastric motor function (e.g. gastric MRI, high-resolution electrogastrography etc.).
• Aid in manuscript and grant writing.
• Aid in data collection and organization as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field
• Minimum Required Experience: 0 Years

Physical Requirements

• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
• Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.