Research Analyst - Division of Plastic Surgery - Liu Lab (Temporary)

Job Description

UW’s Division of Plastic Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a  Medical Student Research Fellow (Research Analyst) which is part of UW School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery.

The Medical Student Research Fellow (Payroll Title: Research Analyst 1 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)) under the guidance of Dr. Katie Liu, is responsible for database creation, data management, chart abstraction, patient recruitment and statistical support for clinical research projects within Peripheral Nerve Injury.

As an integral member of the team, the Medical Student Research Fellow primary duties for this position will fall into three categories:

• Creation of clinical research databases and chart abstraction = 40%
• Human Subjects Research Activities =30%
• Statistical Support and Data Analysis  =30%

The successful candidate will be skilled at building databases along with chart abstraction of documentation for clinical research projects. They will be determined to utilize their skills in supplying statistical support to help clinical research projects move forward.

Our Mission and How This Position Contributes to the Department of Surgery and the University:

The Division of Plastic Surgery provides world-class care for adult and pediatric patients in the areas of: Hand and Wrist Problems , Burn Reconstruction, Craniofacial Problems, Tissue Transplantation, Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery, Cancer Reconstruction, Lymphedema Reconstruction, Wound Reconstruction, and Pediatrics.

This position will contribute to the mission of the Department of Surgery through its pivotal support the Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Projects.

The Department of Surgery is among the largest clinical departments within the School of Medicine, and its strategic and financial impact on UW Medicine are disproportionately greater than the size of the department. The department has grown substantially over the last 3-4 years, by about 25% -- and we continue to appropriately, but rapidly, add faculty, programs, and staff. As of January 2025, the Department composition is 151 paid professorial track academic faculty located at all the UW clinical sites; 161 clinical faculty located throughout the community and WWAMI region; Four (4) ACGME residency programs (General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery) with 107 residents in these four programs. 20 ACGME and Research Fellowships; 150 Administrative and Research staff, and has approximately a $100 million annual department operating budget. More information about the Department of Surgery can be found at https://uwsurgery.org/.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives; strives to create welcoming and respectful workplace; promotes and contributes to a culture of access, opportunity, and justice for all.
 

All staff in the Department of Surgery are asked to demonstrate and develop the following core competencies: 

• Quality Focus: strives to deliver the best possible service and results, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement. 
• Key attributes: accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, problem solving, and self-development 
• Planning & Organization: completes work in a timely, efficient, and resourceful manner 
• Key attributes: priority setting, efficiency, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility, organizational awareness, and initiative 
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: builds and fosters positive working relationships with others to achieve shared objectives. 
• Key attributes: collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, recognition, and accountability, and integrity 
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful work environments including dismantling structures of oppression, promotes and contributes to a culture of access, opportunity, and justice. 
• Key attributes: respect, cultural humility, inclusiveness, advocacy, and commitment 

Minimum Requirements: 

A Bachelor’s Degree including college-level course work in statistics or one year of work experience in statistics, analysis, or research. ​

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements: 

• Experience working with electronic medical records (chart review and data abstraction).
• Experience with research data management (understanding of data security protocols and quality assurance).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to, and work collaboratively with, people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and roles within an organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong detail orientation, and ability to adeptly manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working on multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressures and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to pro-actively solve problems and take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges; comfortable with ambiguity; and able to work with limited direction/supervision.
• Experience using tracking systems to communicate progress and organize tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and adeptness at learning new software.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Medical student preferred (on gap year)
• Experience preferably in an academic or healthcare-related setting and working on health services or outcomes projects.
• Broad understanding of hospital systems, patient care, and how research projects are embedded within these settings. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Database management skills.
• Proficient with Epic Hyperspace or EMR systems for study eligibility screening, patient enrollment, visit association and invoicing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to routinely travel between Division of Research’s office in the University District and local clinical sites in the local Seattle area.  
• Willing and able to share in rotational schedule to ensure team coverage of patient recruitment activities, across multiple sites, during clinic hours and early or late surgical operations hours.
• Work requires significant amount of time interacting with patients and, both on-site and in a remote capacity, e.g., phone, Zoom.
• Work is suitable for 2-3 days per week remote work.

We hope you will apply and please learn more about our department, values, and core competencies at https://uwsurgery.org/about/staff/.

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.