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Staff Scientist I

Primary Location Oakland, California Worker Location Flexible Job Number 1264746 Date posted 03/14/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Serves as researcher on projects based at the Division of Research (DOR). Works under the supervision of a DOR Research Scientist II or III.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Designs, develops, and directs well-defined research with minimal supervision from the DOR Research Scientist II or III. Prepares grant proposals, internal reports and publications independently and collaboratively. Provides consultation and directs  study design, analysis plans and interpretation of study results to TPMG, KFH/P managers and committees as discussed with DOR Research Scientist. May consult with local, state and national voluntary and governmental agencies, or with scientists at other institutions.

  • Provides consultation and direction to programmer analysts with regard to data management and analysis strategies. Presents papers at national scientific meetings; teaches and/or reviews papers for national journals. Seeks consultation from senior scientists for specific scientific and administrative issues.

  • Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.  At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status.  Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • N/A


Education


  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr.PH, MD, Sc.D) in epidemiology, health services research, economics or related field OR eight (8) years of training and mastery in a directly related field.

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.


License, Certification, Registration


  • N/A


Additional Requirements:


  • Competent in the statistical techniques, study designs and general research methods commonly used in epidemiological and health services research.

  • Able to lead a research team, with mentoring from DOR Research Scientist II or III and to directly supervise designated team members such as data analysts or research associates or project managers.

  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • N/A



Additional Preferred Qualifications:


Candidate has a doctoral degree with extensive training in epidemiologic methods.


Primary Location: California,Oakland,2000 Broadway Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon - Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Oakland Reg - 2000 Broadway - RI Medical Records_Recharge - 0201 Pay Range: $106600 - $137940 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest