NonDuke Student/ Intern

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in North Carolina is seeking a detail-oriented professional to collect and analyze intraoperative neuromonitoring data. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with data governance standards, assist with internal reporting, and communicate effectively with clinical teams. This position requires a commitment to data integrity and the ability to maintain organized documentation. The work environment is collaborative, promoting innovation and diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) data.
• Organize and label multimodal datasets using standardized research protocols.
• Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and anonymization.
• Perform preliminary data analysis, including signal quality review.
• Generate summary tables, figures, and dashboards to track study metrics.
• Contribute to preparation of internal progress reports and manuscripts.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and project planning.
• Communicate with clinical teams for data capture accuracy.
• Maintain organized study documentation and logs.
• Ensure compliance with institutional data security and HIPAA requirements.
• Track study milestones and coordinate submissions.
• Support development and testing of computational tools.
• Assist with integration of new data collection systems.

Job description

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health, a world‑class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational Summary

• Collect and record intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) data, including facial EMG, EEG, and stimulation event logs, from surgical cases.
• Organize and label multimodal datasets (intraoperative recordings, postoperative clinical assessments, and imaging) using standardized research protocols.
• Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and anonymization in compliance with IRB and data governance standards.
• Perform preliminary data analysis, including signal quality review, event detection, and summary statistics.
• Generate summary tables, figures, and dashboards to track study metrics.
• Contribute to preparation of internal progress reports, abstracts, and manuscripts under investigator supervision.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and contribute to project planning and workflow improvement.
• Communicate with clinical teams to ensure accurate data capture and follow‑up assessments.
• Maintain organized study documentation and logs to support reproducibility and audit readiness.
• Ensure all data collection and sharing activities comply with institutional data security, IRB, and HIPAA requirements.
• Track study milestones and coordinate submissions for continuing review, data use agreements, and protocol amendments.
• Support development and testing of computational tools (e.g., algorithms for EMG signal analysis, data visualization templates).
• Assist with integration of new data collection systems and provide feedback on usability and workflow optimization.

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