Research Development Specialist, General Surgery, Full Time, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

• Supports investigators in designing and developing research and quality improvement protocols, including literature review, collaboration with statisticians, and evaluation of study feasibility. 

• Facilitates the submission, modification, and continuing review of research protocols by preparing required documentation, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and coordinating approval processes across committees. 

• Develops and maintains data collection systems, case report forms, and standardized documentation; oversees research process quality; assists with data cleaning, preparation, analysis, and summarization of study findings. 

• Prepares scientific deliverables such as abstracts, manuscripts, and posters; serves as a liaison among researchers, institutional partners, and project teams; provides education and guidance on research processes and project requirements. 

• Supports project maintenance; assists in supervising graduate and undergraduate students, maintaining progress records, and facilitating communication between students and investigators. 

• Performs other assignments as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or related field of study

• Experience - Two (2) years clinical, biomedical or basic research experience or equivalent

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mathematical skills 

• Computer skills including spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related computer software proficiency. 

• Ability to think creatively and analytically, solve problems, and handle stressful situations. 

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with all levels within and outside the organization. 

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