Research Specialist Level 4

Position Summary Working with little supervision from the Principal Investigator PI assists with study design collection and statistical analysis of data and interpretation and dissemination of results on various epidemiologic studies and analyses May assist in or oversee tasks performed by less senior Lab staff Assists and contributes in research planning policies and development activities procedures Job Responsibilities Assists with epidemiologic study design Assists with study instruments and protocols Performs sample size calculations and power analyses Conducts systematic literature reviews and metaanalyses Performs a variety of statistical analyses Manipulates computes and analyzes data using statistical computer software and develops new analytical methods and testing procedures Prepares and maintains detailed records logs and summary reports of all data and statistical analysis charting Prepares drafts of research plans for grant applications Contributes to publishing research findings in scientific journals and supports presentations at medical scientific meetings Performs other job related duties as needed in relation to conduct of epidemiological research