Maine Medical Center

Scientific Manager I

Maine Medical Center$83K — $112K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in research management or related field
  • Proficient in RedCap, EPIC Cogito, Caboodle, and SQL
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Experience in leading research projects and teams
  • Familiarity with data infrastructure in healthcare research
  • Certifications such as Cogito Fundamentals and Caboodle Data Model preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with investigators and quality teams for Epic report development
  • Support database creation and dashboard development
  • Assist in developing data collection tools for Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety
  • Supervise and oversee research staff and initiatives
  • Contribute to external funding proposals and ongoing research strategy
  • Communicate data progress to leadership on a regular basis

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work options including hybrid or remote work
  • Student loan assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-being resources to support personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Description

MaineHealth Institute for Research

Management/Leadership
Req #: 90983

Summary:

This position is for applicants interested in joining the Maine Medical Center - Portland Barbara Bush Children's Scholars Academy (BBC SA) team supporting pediatric scholarly initiatives, in conjunction with the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) . The BBC SA supports MaineHealth pediatric healthcare professionals with the resources needed to conduct research, quality improvement, educational and advocacy projects to address pediatric healthcare gaps and advance knowledge.

This role collaborates with principal investigators, research navigators/coordinators, pediatric program staff and research leaders, MaineHealth member and affiliate institutions, and analytics staff to support project goals. This position is to support research and quality data infrastructure for the Scholars Academy and Barbara Bush Children's Service line. Responsibilities will include working with investigators and quality teams for Epic report development, database creation, dashboard development and maintenance, and EHR data support. This position will serve as a key collaborator for the hospital's participation in the Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety including the development of data collection tools and reporting dashboards to display data/progress to leadership on a routine basis and submits data to SPS each month.

It is expected the Scientific Manager will be an excellent communicator and foster positive relationships among stakeholders. The Scientific Manager will be responsible for the supervision and oversight of other research staff supporting these initiatives. The Scientific Manager will also be expected to be able to serve as key or non-key personnel on funding proposals, will contribute to obtaining external funding, and contribute to the strategic direction of ongoing research. This is a career-track research staff position that offers opportunities to conduct research in collaboration with faculty scientists, clinical faculty, and community partners.

This position is available as either a hybrid or remote position. Qualified candidates will have knowledge of RedCap, EPIC Cogito and/or Caboodle, and SQL coding. Preference will be given to candidates with the following certifications:
• Cogito Fundamentals (COG170)
• Caboodle Data Model Certificate (including SQL I and SQL II)
• Clarity Data Model Fundamentals (CLR110)
• Clinical Data Model (COG240)

The MaineHealth application, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are all required elements for application to this position.

Learn more about the MaineHealth Institute for Research in this short video !

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80 to $112,736.00 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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1951

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