Research Analyst - Department of Medicine - West Virginia University Research Corporation

West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Research Analyst with the Department of Medicine

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to teach the PGY-1 Medical Research and Quality Improvement course and to guide the Department of Medicine resident research program. The incumbent will facilitate and expedite project completion primarily for residents but may also assist undergraduate and medical students, fellows, and faculty. This includes coordination and assistance with IRB protocols, abstracts, case reports, chart reviews, surveys, posters, review articles, quality improvement and clinical research projects. 

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• PTO
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and various other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks
• And More!!

What you’ll do

• Manage projects, meet regularly with residents and others developing research and quality improvement (QI) projects
• Coordinate the longitudinal Resident QI/Research curriculum and serve on the planning team to improve the research curriculum.
• Mentorship of residents and other researchers in the department regarding proposal development including protocol-specific tools, documentation including data capture and verification using electronic medical record systems and REDCap, project implementation, data analysis, presentation and dissemination of results at seminars and professional meetings and in the peer-reviewed medical literature. 
• This position requires both an understanding of technology and management skills to help organize and facilitate proposed projects.
• Advances research in the Department of Medicine as the point of contact for all residents to obtain guidance with investigator-initiated research
• Assists the Vice Chair of Medicine for Research to promote and support clinical research including helping to coordinate the annual Department of Medicine Research Day and all other research initiatives.
• The incumbent will also participate as co-investigator in proposals for internal and external funding that require specific research expertise and experience, such as mixed methods approaches.
• Expected to contribute to study execution, analysis, presentation and publication of results in appropriate journals.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or healthcare-related field; Masters preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in the following:
  • Project management
  • Research analysis
  • Study design or equivalent field of study
• Familiar with the research process and should be able to use statistical software programs such as JMP, SPSS, and/or R.
• Familiarity with the statistics utilized in human medical studies and quality improvement and the ability to query large databases OR experience with mixed methods/survey research design.
• Excellent English language oral and written skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and leadership skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Maintains appropriate CITI and HIPAA certifications
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project
• Group facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers at diverse educational levels
• Highly adaptable, resilient and open to new ideas
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and to coordinate participation of team members from various backgrounds under extreme time constraints
• Strong ability to multi-task multiple projects at the same time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical departments 

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC’s mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.  

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