Research Officer at Cedarcrest Hospitals

The Role

• The research assistant reports to the Medical Director and The Executive Director/Head of surgery. And will be responsible for the planning and conducting of research projects include collecting, sorting, and analyzing data, developing, executing, and interpreting research projects, assist in preparing complete documentation for experimental procedures, monitoring researchers in their assigned responsibilities, and presenting your findings to management.
• As a research assistant, you should understand and be able to apply research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.You should also possess strong analytical, mathematical, and research skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing objectives and designing research projects and proposals.
• Performing data collection, and analyzing and evaluating test and research results.
• Replicating, evaluating, and refining research strategies and approaches and recommending improvements, and testing, customizing, and implementing new methods and procedures.
• Responding to research questions, troubleshooting problems, and monitoring ongoing projects and proposing and implementing changes.
• Proposing techniques to improve research quality and team productivity
• Contributing to and writing research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents.
• Guiding, training, and advising junior researchers and students, and supporting senior research staff.
• Developing and following standard operating procedures, and adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for every other duties as assigned by the head of department.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Statistics or related field.
• 3 - 5 years' research related experience.
• Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
• Computer literacy and strong mathematical, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• The employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.