Senior Research Associate, Center for Discovery and Innovation - CDI
US-NJ-Nutley
Hackensack Meridian Health
Req #: 177507
Type: Full Time with Benefits
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Overview: 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. The Senior Research Associate will work both independently and collaboratively to develop and execute study procedures, ensure protocol fidelity, and advance research aims across active projects. This role will prepare data for presentations, progress reports, manuscripts, and grant applications, and will play an active role in the full cycle of behavioral science research - from participant recruitment and enrollment through data collection, management, and dissemination. Additionally, this role serves as a primary point of contact for oncologists, clinical teams, and other stakeholders, facilitating meetings to align study goals, recruitment strategies, and implementation plans. The Senior Research Associate communicates study progress, data updates, and findings to clinical teams in a clear and actionable manner, and collaborates with clinical departments to integrate behavioral and implementation science research protocols into real-world care settings. This is not a wet lab or bench science position. Candidates with a background in behavioral science, public health, implementation science, health communication, or a related population science discipline are strongly encouraged to apply. The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology. Responsibilities: A day in the life of a Senior Research Associate, CDI at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: * Conducts research and/or laboratory tasks and experiments under general supervision. * Collects, 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: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: * 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. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: * Organization skills with an attention to detail. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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