Research Scientist - Swdi

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospital campuses, 31 outpatient centers, clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, along with our 17,000 employees, more than 3,000 affiliated physicians and 2,000 volunteers. The Research Scientist designs, conducts and assists with biomedical research or experimental protocols to improve the health of diverse populations with diabetes and cardiometabolic disease.

The position will be supported by dedicated endowment funding for the expansion of diabetes/cardiometabolic focused community engaged research programs. Under the immediate supervision of the Corporate Vice President, the Research Scientist will carry out activities related to development, implementation and evaluation of future research studies. Additional duties include the analysis of results and appropriate peer reviewed reporting of results; scientific software programming and protocol writing to achieve valid experimental results by academic standards; and oversight of experimental operations applicable to areas of scientific inquiry the candidate is responsible for.

The Research Scientist will be the lead in grant writing by conducting systematic literature reviews, data analyses, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and dissemination of study results. Collaborate on ongoing research. Publish and give professional conference presentations.

Contribute to administrative aspects of the project. Prepare summary reports, and deliver presentations related to the evaluation of the projects as needed. Assist with data coding, entry verification and analyses.

The position will work closely with management team to identify strategic funding priorities, identify potential funding streams, develop and submit proposals, and manage all elements of the research process, including by not limited to NIH and foundation proposals. Will be responsible for the implementation and program management of all scientific research projects. Contribute to the design and execution of all phases of the scientific research processes.

Develop and implement program timelines. Develops IRB protocols. Prepare and submit all research related reporting.

Oversee translation and pilot-testing of survey battery's and other materials. Manage all partner activities as it pertains to research program collaborations. Oversee participant recruitment and data collection efforts.

Maintain communication and relationships with target communities. Together with the Corporate Vice President will be responsible for oversight of grant budget and fund usage. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Research Scientist will have Psycho-Social expertise to incorporate an integrative bio-psychosocial perspective in the research, and include measurements of socioeconomic, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral, and physiological factors. Required Education/Experience/Specialized

Ability to interact effectively, professionally and diplomatically with faculty, staff people of diverse cultures and representatives of the community. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to function independently and effectively in a leadership role and project team setting.

Strong English and language skills required in both speaking and writing. Extensive grant-writing experience, with a proven track record. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in collaborating with community-based programs, governmental agencies, health agencies, academic institutions. Knowledge of public health principles and program evaluation methods is essential. Three to five years of progressive experience in government related grant development and management.

Experience conducting or leading health or social science research. Supervisory experience required. Experience with administration and reporting of major grants.

Research experience in the areas of health disparities, Latino health and diabetes. Experience in working with physiological measurements and outcomes (e.g. stress hormones, ambulatory, blood pressure). PhD or MD with emphasis in life science or other field of study with direct applicability to diabetes biomedical and health research.

Preferred Ph. D in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Public Health or related field. Coursework in multivariate statistics.

Experience in knowledge of SPSS, SAS or other related statistical software. 3. At least 2 years experience coordinating or conducting projects in a community setting. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Ability to thrive in a team setting with an interdisciplinary group including physicians, data analysts, scientists and laboratory staff is essential. Required Certification/Registration: PhD or MD, CITI research training certification Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. Position

$56.96-$82.59/hour