HSC Research Associate - WD

Position Description

Performs specialized work in the planning, conducting and/or supervising of original research at TTUHSC. Responsible for participating in, planning, scheduling and/or supervising research projects and the interpretation of the results for publication. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Specific Qualifications:

• Ability to use Microsoft Core Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents pertaining to data sets, medical data, and understand their limitations and methodologies.

• Detailed knowledge of healthcare terminology, processes and governing agencies.

• Ability to conduct large scale surveys, interviews, and research for the purposes of creating reports.

• Ability to extract, summarize, and compile data for reports and publications.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools to assist in compiling data for reporting and publications.

• Project management experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent computer and data management skills.

• Capability to work remote.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience managing large data sets and/or utilizing secondary data sources.

• Ability to apply principals of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Ability to process nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or specialized academic training beyond the Bachelor's level in a particular field of science or engineering equivalent to a Master's degree. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.