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Clinical Trials Budget Analyst II
Summary
This position is for someone interested in joining a financial operations team within the Clinical Trials Division at the MaineHealth Institute for Research, based in Scarborough, ME. The Financial Operations team contributes to research at MaineHealth by collaborating with clinical research and project teams on forecast preparation, variance analysis, and collecting and analyzing data to implement strategies for cost savings and planning. Under the general direction of the Manager of Clinical Trials Research Operations, the Budget Analyst II will take on primary responsibility for managing the daily business and financial activities of clinical trials assigned to them. The Budget Analyst supports a broad range of research operations management including Research Counsel, Sponsored Research, Accounting Management, and Financial/Business Operations. Successful support will require skills in RedCap, EMR, and CTMS navigation and fiscal reporting, for timely study and project status updates. This role requires general knowledge of clinical research coordination, initiative, independent judgment, and discretion.
A fully remote* or flexible on-site/off-site work schedule from our Scarborough, ME offices is available for this position. *(Remote restrictions include: AK, CA, CO, NV, Puerto Rico and District of Columbia)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or three years of experience as a Clinical Trials Budget Analyst I required. Master’s Degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: Three years of work experience with clinical trials or a combination of clinical trials and relevant work experience required. Two years direct experience budgeting and estimating clinical trials costs required. One year of industry or site experience with working knowledge of clinical trials required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of the Clinical Trials Budget Analyst I role.
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Director – Research and Grant Accounting
Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Accounting, this position directs MaineHealth’s sponsored projects accounting enterprise, including the MaineHealth Institute for Research. The Director is responsible for the recording, reporting, and interpretation of financial data and information as well as leading the budget process and monthly variance reporting.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: Knowledge of accounting principles and accounting systems to maintain general ledgers and journals and prepare related financial statements and reports as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and at least seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience.
- License/Certifications: CPA certificate preferred.
- Experience: Previous supervisory experience required. Heath care experience preferred.
- Grant financial administration and compliance knowledge, including accounting principles, OASC-3, and A-133 knowledge preferred.
- Computer literacy is required. Extensive knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products preferred. Experience with Lawson products preferred.
- Analytical skills necessary to prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial statements and reports.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental concepts and principles of technical accounting pronouncements and fund accounting.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective on-going relationships and communications with various constituencies within and external to the organizations.
- Ability to speak and write effectively; communicating clearly through work paper schedules, memoranda, financial reports, and discussions with Medical Center personnel.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when reviewing ledgers and preparing detailed financial and statistical reports.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
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Faculty Scientist
Summary
MHIR is strategically expanding to enhance its success in biomedical and health research. We are fostering stronger partnerships between research and clinical care, while growing our portfolio across basic science, translational research, health services, implementation science, clinical research, and population health outcomes. To support this expansion, we are actively seeking faculty candidates at various levels—Faculty Scientist I (Assistant Professor), Faculty Scientist II (Associate Professor), and Faculty Scientist III (Professor). Advanced degrees (MD, DO, PhD) are required for these positions which are expected to be filled over the next 6-18 months. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
We are seeking expansion along a spectrum of research, but not limited to these areas of focus:
- Metabolic health and disease
- Rural health access and delivery, health disparities, community healthcare delivery
- Cardiovascular disease
- Social and environmental drivers of health
- Implementation science
- Cancer control, behavioral and psychosocial oncology, survivorship and quality of life, quality of care/ health services research
- Autism spectrum disorder, associated sleep disorders, and therapeutic mindfulness interventions
- Genomics, clinical neuroscience and neurology, aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Infectious diseases, anti-microbial resistance, emerging pathogens and vector-borne diseases
Faculty Scientist I: should have post-doctoral experience relevant for their area of study. Criteria for evaluation include research productivity, peer reviewed scientific publications, and potential/early evidence for independent research funding.
Faculty Scientist II:should have obtained independent research funding and demonstrated a track record of peer reviewed publications and recognition in their field. Experience with teaching and mentorship of interns, students, trainees, and junior faculty is required. Contributions to the research community through service, education, and leadership are highly desired.
Faculty Scientist III:should have an established track record of research funding and national recognition in their field. They must have a consistent and active record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated experience and interest in mentoring early-career faculty and trainees. A well-rounded education/teaching portfolio is a plus. Successful candidates will also demonstrate excellent management skills, leadership, and mentorship, participating in institutional and national scientific service. Senior faculty recruits with expertise in clinical and translational science, as well as administrative leadership experience, have an opportunity to be considered for a leadership position at MHIR.
The MaineHealth application and a resume or CV are required elements for application to these positions. In addition, please submit a one-page statement of research that summarizes ongoing research, future projects and overall scientific vision. For final candidates, three letters of support will be requested.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: Doctoral Degree in a relevant biomedicine discipline required.
- Experience: Four years of experience as a Faculty Scientist II (or Assist Prof) required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Faculty Scientist II role.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: First or Senior author publications in major peer reviewed journals. Evidence of national and international recognition in selected field as demonstrated by invited presentations at national and international meetings and invited reviews for major biomedical publications. Service on national study sections. Invitations to service or chair program committees for national and international meetings. Election or appointment to leadership positions in national or international professional societies. Evidence of significant mentorship and teaching accomplishments and institutional citizenship.
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Lab Animal Technician II
Summary
This Lab Animal Tech II position is designed for someone interested in participating in the day-to-day operation of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) Animal Facility, under general supervision of the Animal Facility Manager. The MHIR Animal Facility supports research projects from our 20 Principal Investigator-driven research labs. We have world-class scientists working on the most advanced biomedical problems. The Lab Animal Tech in this position works on a team to help ensure proper care and humane treatment of approximately 7,000 mice during their use in our research. The MHIR Animal Facility is proudly and fully accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). This is a swing position and is designed for someone interested in rotating between cage maintenance and husbandry responsibilities, which depend on the Animal Facility volume and needs.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: Associate Degree in an Animal Science program preferred.
- License/Certifications: Active ALAT Certification preferred. If not actively ALAT certified, must obtain the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Technician (ALAT) certification within 3 years of start date.
- Experience: Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Laboratory Animal Technician I role.
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Manager – Research Program
Summary
This position is for applicants interested in joining the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR), to support a portfolio of research projects in implementation science and to lead program evaluation efforts for population heath research projects and activities, as part of MHIR’s Center for Interdisciplinary Population & Health Research (CIPHR). The Research Program Manager may also be responsible for the supervision and oversight of other research staff supporting these projects. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, and independent and team-based work is expected. The Research Program Manager will also be responsible for fostering relationships with collaborators and stakeholders in the MaineHealth system and with community partners. The ideal candidate will have a background in health service research, implementation science, or program evaluation.
A fully remote (except from Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Puerto Rico, or Washington D.C.) or flexible on-site/off-site work schedule from our Westbrook, ME offices is available for this position. There is an expectation of availability for meetings that can occur between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Eastern time.
The MaineHealth application, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are all required elements for application to this position.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience; Masters preferred
- License/Certifications: Appropriate licensure is required
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in administration and the management of staff
- Visual acuity, manual dexterity, math skills and research acumen required
- Skills should include ability to troubleshoot issues with regard to the program or office.
- Must have good organizational and personnel management skills, communication skills, both personal and written, business planning acumen.
- Must have a working knowledge of administrative policy and/or federal regulations e.g. DOL, USCIS, Health care, Research or other applicable field
- Current best practice with associated technologies
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Senior Biostatistician
Summary
The Center for Interdisciplinary & Population Health Research (CIPHR), as part of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR), seeks a Senior Biostatistician with quantitative methodological expertise in the design and analysis of clinical trials and observational studies. The Senior Biostatistician will be a doctoral-trained scientist with experience in supervising and mentoring data analysts and early career researchers. The Senior Biostatistician is a research staff (non-faculty) position and will primarily work as a technical expert supporting clinical investigators and faculty scientists in the design and analysis of research studies. The Senior Biostatistician will also be responsible for direct supervision and mentorship for a team of research data analysts in CIPHR. Other time can be used to conduct independent research, mentor trainees, professional development, or other responsibilities as negotiated. The successful candidate will have experience in human studies research, including experience with collaborating with diverse investigators and projects, experience supervising research staff, and ability to manage multiple on-going projects. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in predictive modeling or clinical trials, and who have interest in working with investigators who conduct acute care research. A terminal graduate degree (e.g. PhD, ScD) in a quantitative discipline (e.g. epidemiology, biostatistics, or similar) is required.
A fully remote (except from Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Puerto Rico, or Washington D.C.) or flexible on-site/off-site work schedule from our Westbrook, ME offices is available for this position. There is an expectation of availability for meetings that can occur between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Eastern time.
The MaineHealth application, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are all required elements for application to this position.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: A doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, applied mathematics or related fields.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Demonstrated success in establishing a funded program of research. A portfolio of peer reviewed publications in behavioral science, public health and/or medical journals.
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