Research Analyst Jobs

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health Research Institute has an opportunity for an experienced Research Analyst to join our team.

The Research Analyst works autonomously to perform research tasks and takes initiative to identify where research efforts are needed and has a foundation of analytic skills. This is accomplished by contributing to the advancement of health of our patients while impacting all aspects in our tripartite mission of education, research and clinical care. Completes research tasks with minimal supervision as defined by supervisor for research studies. Demonstrates good communication skills, is professional and technically proficient.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes tasks in a portfolio of research that result in the research team's ability to publish in peer reviewed journals and/or have the work recognized and disseminated at national and international meetings.
• Demonstrates understanding of technical proficiency with supervision in general research techniques.
• Maintains good communication with other disciplines within MedStar Health to design and evaluate the impact of research initiatives.
• Works with minimal supervision to complete tasks defined by the investigator that contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies.
• Supports several research projects in a portfolio of research at MedStar Health Research Institute that furthers MedStar's mission of advancing health through research.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Equivalent experience in a related field required
• Bachelor's degree required or

Experience

• Demonstrated experience conducting research in a healthcare setting (hospital, ambulatory care environment, outpatient clinics) preferred
• Experience leading certain aspects of research projects required
• Demonstrated experience successfully contributing to at least one area of a research project and working collaboratively as part of a grant-funded research team required and

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be comfortable taking direction from project team in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Analytical skills and background in quantitative and/or qualitative methods. Works with minimal supervision to complete research tasks defined by supervisor.
• Good communication skills and technically proficient.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.