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Research Associate I

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Research Associate I

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Overview:
Assist with implementing simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) and other decision-analytic models (e.g., Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) to assess the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Assist with scientific and financial project management, and monitoring progress for projects when assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
• Assist with implementing one or more of the following (under supervision):
• Development of health economic models to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses of healthcare interventions.

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• Program models using Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Conduct analyses and presentation of results.
• Conduct literature reviews with emphasis on extracting data pertinent to health economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct basic statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics and regression analysis).
• Assist with drafting sections of project deliverables (e.g., user guides, model specifications and technical reports).
• Participate in client meetings and draft meeting minutes.
• Assist with tracking budget and expenses and monitoring timelines and deliverables for projects when assigned.
• Support other "non-billable" activities as needed (e.g., assist with developing sections of proposals).
• Travel may be required.

Education, Professional Skills & Experience:
• Master's degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering with more than one year of relevant work experience.
• Master's or Bachelor's degrees in other fields will be considered (e.g., Mathematics, Economics, Epidemiology) with relevant experience of programming decision analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) in Microsoft Excel with VBA.

Computer Skills
• Required: Excel and VBA expertise, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Desired: Experience using other simulation and/or decision-analysis software.

Personal Skills & Competencies:
• Basic understanding of research methods.
• Practical knowledge of research project implementation.
• Experience working with modeling/simulation software, in particular Microsoft Excel using VBA.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative skills, with solid understanding of basic statistics.
• Energy, a great work attitude and fit well with our team.
• Strong organization skills.
• Competent in written and spoken English

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01267319-3
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program