Research Intern - Arms & Hands Lab

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Research Intern will support research projects by assisting with one or more of the following activities:

• Patient recruitment and data collection; retrieving medical record information.

• Transcribing, coding, cleaning and entering data.

• Maintaining an inventory of data collection forms to ensure ease of data retrieval.

• Construction of data tables, figures and preparation of materials for presentations.

• Conducting literature searches, copying and distributing articles as appropriate.

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Research Scientist, Principal Investigator or Project Manager, but may be additionally mentored by a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow, depending on department structure.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Communication and mathematics skills normally acquired through college-level coursework.

• Familiarity with medical terminology.

• Ability to accurately review and enter project data.

• Analytical ability required to prepare reports, maintains data inventory, and perform literature searches.

• Ability to strictly adhere to an approved written protocol.

• Interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with patients, physicians and all SRALab staff as well as to effectively work with supervisors from various research projects.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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