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Research Scientist II - OB/GYN

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complex study you designed and ran. What were the hardest design decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they work at the senior level of designing research, not only carrying it out.

Tell me about a time you supervised staff. How did you handle someone who wasn't meeting expectations?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage people, including coaching and corrective action.

Tell me about a results section you wrote. How did you decide what to include?

What they are checking: Whether they can report findings clearly and honestly, including negative results.

What research areas in obstetrics and gynecology interest you most?

What they are checking: Whether they bring real interest in the department's field.

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd recommend changing a study protocol after early data shows a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can suggest design changes with good reasons while respecting study integrity.

How do you assign work across researchers, biostatisticians and data analysts so the project stays on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a mixed team and use each person's strengths.

An investigator wants to claim a stronger finding than the data supports. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect scientific integrity even with a senior colleague.

About the work

How do you decide which statistical method to use for a study, and how do you explain it to an investigator?

What they are checking: Whether they can choose advanced methods correctly and communicate them plainly.

How do you check the validity of data before it goes into a manuscript?

What they are checking: Whether they apply real quality checks rather than trusting data as delivered.

How do you plan a study protocol with cost effectiveness and quality in mind?

What they are checking: Whether they think about practical resources, not just the ideal design.

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The full job description

As published by Medical College of Wisconsin.

Summary Senior non-faculty researcher, use fundamental and advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to design and perform complex scientific research. Primary Responsibilities • Plan and complete the most complex procedures: participate in discovery projects. • Oversee organization, coding, synthesis and analysis of findings. • Review research methodologies; plan, develop and compose protocols for implementation, assessment, testing, cost effectiveness, and quality. • Supervise staff including hiring, training, performance reviews, coaching and corrective actions; oversee daily oerations of the laboratory. • Oversee assignments to researchers, biostatisticians, data analysts, and other members of the research team including staff members, who gather, code, enter and track data. • P lan and perform statistical analyses using advanced techniques; determine and review statistical findings with investigators and recommend design modifications in study protocols. • Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts . Assist in outcome interpretation and composition of the results sections of manuscripts and reports. • Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, evaluate lab procedures. • Train students, residents and post-doctoral fellows in specific research protocols; develop training materials. • Develop, implement and maintain a computerized record system for reporting results. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge – Skills – Abilities • Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. • Data utilization , complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education an on equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field Minimum Required Experience: 4 years Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required . May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. #LI-AV1 Why MCW? • Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options • 403B Retirement Package • Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Parental Leave • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Pet Insurance • On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes • Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website . MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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