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Research Associate I, Patient Centered Research - Evidera 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.  

Location/Division Specific Information 

Evidera’s Patient-Centered Research (PCR) group combines a unique portfolio of scientific fields, including health sciences, psychometrics, epidemiology, psychology, and other. Our work has helped identify and clarify unmet clinical needs, assess burden of illness and evaluate patient outcomes, preference and/or adherence, while supporting promotional and labeling claims on a global scale. 

Discover Impactful Work: 

The Research Associate I provide scientific support for discrete tasks. May independently manage some project-related tasks. 

A day in the Life: 

• Assists with preparing proposals, protocols, and reports by conducting internet and literature searches. Conducts literature reviews by abstracting data from scientific articles 

• Conducts and may coordinate site activities, including: recruitment, contracting and IRB submissions, site management and training. 

• Conducts and assists with data collection and data management, including conducting one-on-one cognitive interviews, co-moderating focus groups; compiles data collection tools, performing data entry and review. 

• Provides help with data analysis, including preparing qualitative code book, performing and coordinating coding, and reviewing quantitative data tables 

• Perform efficient delegation and communication within/outside of project team, and communicate regularly with senior project team members (i.e. principal investigator) about project tasks. 

• Assist with financial management of project. 

• No proposal writing requirement of this position, although individuals may choose to work on sections of selected proposals. 

Keys to Success:  

Education and Experience 

• Master’s Degree in scientific field and at least one year or Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field and at least two years of experience in healthcare research; 

• MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for entry 

• Atlas.ti; Access data entry; InFormU; EndNote; PubMed/embase; DataFax to be used in position 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Basic understanding of research methods and practical knowledge of research implementation. 

• Collaborative team member, capable of efficient multi-tasking 

• Strong problem-solving skills, Demonstrates attention to detail 

• Ability to work well within a team environment 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment  

• Normal and routine office duties. 

• May require domestic and international travel. 

Benefits 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! 

*only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

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#LI-REMOTE 

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.  

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