Clinical Research Fellow 0 - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist Academic Institute

Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
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At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator.

This position provides structured education and first-hand applied experiences in such topics as epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation and a certificate of fellowship is granted to the Clinical Research Fellow upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship program.


PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.
  • Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.
  • Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peertopeer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Collects and processes study data and maintain study databases in accordance with study protocols.
  • Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.
  • Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.
  • Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.
  • Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.
  • Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.
  • Prepares and delivers educational presentations and deliver written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peerreviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.
  • Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.


EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

WORK EXPERIENCE

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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No

  • Scrubs Yes
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL
- _Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._

On Call
  • No

TRAVEL:

-
Travel specifications may vary by department_

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clin
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