The research interns of the Department of Research and Academic Affairs (DRAA) shall perform research contributions evaluated by the Department of Research and Academic Affairs. This internship opportunity is for post-grad and under-grad applicants to develop hands-on research project development and implementation. The term of this internship shall be for (1) month, (3) Months, (6) Months, or (1) year.
Essential Requirements:
- Must have interpersonal skills to develop relationships with clinical departments, international research volunteers, and research liaisons in the Larkin Health System.
- To work with reliable clinical evidence and data, the candidate must be familiar with thebasics of research and methods application. Previous research collaborations that have resulted in publications would be preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the DRAA with various study protocols and procedures.
- Completes all necessary study documentation related to the assigned research projects and assists in research protocols as necessary.
- Manage communication relevant to research projects. including working with various professionals in the Larkin Research and Clinical teams.
- Collect and/or organize study data through outreach, interviews, and data entry. Recruit and screen study participants according to protocol eligibility criteria.
- Review study protocol and obtain informed consent from study subjects and other required IRB approval processes.
- Conduct routine research interviews.
- Assist in developing a recruitment strategy for one or more studies. Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
- Prepare routine reports on study accrual, trends, and efficiency-related issues. Create and maintain clinical forms for data collection and clinical care.
- Create and maintain compliance data for clinical trials and care areas requiring IRB application and approval.
Benefits:
Larkin Community Hospital provides all interns with appropriate financial and educational support to ensure they can fulfill our educational programs’ responsibilities. The following is a list of the benefits:
- Unique research training opportunity supplemented by research leadership and development experiences.
- Office Space / office with Desktop Computer in the Research Department and office phone extension.
- Larkin Email with full directory access.
- Introduction to Residency Coordinators, Program Directors, and Chief Residents.
- Participation in research projects and publications as co-author based upon guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME).
- Certificate of Completion / Evaluation PRN.
