Senior Research Associate, Center for Discovery and Innovation - CDI

About the role

The Senior Research Associate, CDI will work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator to support a portfolio of behavioral science research focused on cancer prevention and control and population science. This role is central to the design and execution of community and clinic-based research studies, with a particular emphasis on research recruitment, data collection, and study coordination. A key focus will be supporting a new implementation science study examining a patient support tool for individuals with metastatic and triple negative breast cancer.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and/or laboratory tasks and experiments under general supervision.
• Collections, analyzes and interprets data.
• Creates reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions.
• Recommends changes to experimental protocols, design and documentation.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher level staff.
• Provides coaching and/or mentoring.
• Presents findings at national conferences.
• Publishes results in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Leads, drives and manages projects, including but not limited to communicating with collaborators
• Supports grant reporting and writing.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• M.D. or PhD. from an accredited medical school or graduate level institution in a scientific field or other relevant area of study.
• Minimum of 4 or more years of experience of post-doctoral research or other applicable research experience in a qualified laboratory in academia or industry.
• Minimum of two peer-reviewed publications from prior work experience.
• Experience conducting and designing research projects.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Advanced knowledge of lab specific methodologies and experimental procedures.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.