[Hiring] Research Scientist @RTI International

Role Description

We are seeking an early-career Associate Research Scientist to join our Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in health outcomes research, epidemiology, psychology, public health, or a related field who is eager to build expertise in patient-centered research and consulting.

Working alongside senior researchers and project managers on multidisciplinary teams, you will support:

• Study design and implementation
• Qualitative analyses
• Literature reviews
• Evidence generation
• Proposal development
• Scientific communications

You will also gain exposure to:

• Client engagement
• Portfolio management
• Consulting operations

There is a structured development path toward independent scientific leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in public health, epidemiology, health outcomes, psychology, sociology, biostatistics, health services research, or a related discipline
• Related internship, graduate research assistantship, or consulting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize scientific information and prepare clear correspondence and project deliverables
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and foundational knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods

Requirements

• Support project coordination, including timelines, scheduling, project trackers, deliverable reviews, project files, financial tracking, vendor bids, purchase requisitions, invoicing, and IRB activities under PM/PL oversight
• Develop kick-off meeting slides, interview guides, and qualitative analysis plans with guidance from senior scientists
• Perform qualitative coding and thematic analysis using established methodologies
• Draft sections of study protocols, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and client deliverables
• Conduct targeted literature reviews and synthesize findings into clear scientific summaries and evidence tables
• Ensure scientific quality and adherence to established research methods, SOPs, and quality standards
• Build expertise in patient-centered outcomes research methodologies and consulting through progressively increasing responsibility and client engagement
• Participate in internal initiatives that improve scientific methods, operational efficiency, and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit-based annual increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Robust recognition program
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

Company Description

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000.00