senior research associate

• Work with a multidisciplinary translational research team that gathers, reviews, and interprets scientific data related to public health and the quality of medical care • Perform literature reviews and draft reports • Participate in research study design • Collect data and perform data analysis • Create charts and tables that effectively convey complex data • Share research findings with team members • Support the development and implementation of educational programs and materials • Assist with writing manuscripts and scientific abstracts for publication in peer-reviewed journals • Handle professional communications with clients, staff, consultants, and vendors • Participate in industry conferences and networking events

Job Information

Position Type: Public Health

Company: Ofstead & Associates, Inc.

Location: Saint Paul, MN

Minimum Qualifactions:
• Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field + 10 years experience or Master’s or doctoral degree with 5+ years experience • Familiarity with a variety of healthcare topics • Knowledge of front-line clinical realities • Experience in epidemiology and/or biostatistics • Mastery of scientific research processes • Highly-skilled at reading, writing, and interpreting scientific literature • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Available to travel as needed (approximately 2-3 times per year) • Willingness to serve as a role model for health promotion among staff and clients

Desired Qualifications:
• Statistical analysis (using Excel or SPSS) and database management experience • Public health, health education, epidemiology, or infection control experience • Ability to quickly learn, understand, and translate unfamiliar clinical topics