Clinical Research Consultant

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care St. Joseph's is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The Clinical Research Consultant (RC) will work collaboratively with the Research Director and other members of the research team including the research coordinator to assist residents, medical students, faculty, & other GME and hospital personnel as needed with research & scholarly activity projects to include: protocol development, consultation on government & Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulatory requirements, assist with case reports & publishing of research & quality improvement projects, and conduct lectures as needed.

Job Duties: 

• The Research consultant will participate in his/her own research projects, publications, & other scholarly activity as required by all faculty. In addition, the RC will assist in the GME department as needed in other GME areas (e.g. interview season, RAQ committee attendance) as needed.
• The Research Consultant may hold a faculty appointment in one or more GME residency programs and may seek appointment as adjunct faculty with Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Per Diem hourly commitment of 5-15 hours/pay period.
• Position is NON-Exempt and No associated employee benefits, PTO or vacation time will be provided with this position.
• Research Consultant reports to the GME Department Research Director and ultimately to the Director of Academic Affairs/DIO. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• Masters, MD, or PhD in a healthcare related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience with IRB operations.
• Minimum 5 years experience planning and conducting research. 
• Minimum 10 years experience in a healthcare clinical setting. 

Required minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, and training: 

• Competent writing skills as evidenced by a minimum of 5 peer reviewed publications.
• Minimum 10 years in quality improvement activities.