Part Time Research Assistant - KER Unit

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a part-time health services support role focusing on data handling, literature reviews, and study coordination. You will assist with data entry, qualitative coding, and organizing research materials under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma; coursework in health sciences is preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Schedule is flexible, with up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; coursework in health sciences, public health, psychology, social sciences, data science, biomedical informatics, communication is preferred.
• Must have organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and good communication skills.
• Experience with Excel is preferred; familiarity with REDCap, literature reviews, data annotation, survey administration, or AI/NLP workflows is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs support functions for health services and AI research projects, maintaining confidentiality and data quality.
• Assists with literature searches, data organization, data entry, and qualitative coding or annotation; supports study materials and project tracking.
• Under supervision, assists with outreach, consent procedures, survey administration, scheduling, and qualitative interview support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Public health / related coursework

Tools

Excel

REDCap

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

Performs various support functions for health services and artificial intelligence research projects using proper procedures to maintain confidentiality, data quality, and accurate documentation. Assists with literature searches, data organization, data entry, qualitative coding or annotation, spreadsheet/database maintenance, preparation of study materials, and project tracking. May assist with participant, clinician and patient outreach, consent‑related study procedures, survey administration, interview scheduling, and qualitative interview support, as appropriate and under supervision. May assist with reviewing clinical communication data, organizing research outputs, supporting manuscript or presentation preparation, and conducting quality checks. Works under direct supervision. Attention to detail is essential while dealing with multiple tasks. Flexibility is important in adjusting to frequent changes in work volume.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Coursework in health sciences, public health, psychology, social sciences, data science, biomedical informatics, communication, or related fields is preferred. Must have previous work experience that demonstrates organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, and good communication skills. Must be able to prioritize and adjust to changes in work volume. Experience with Excel software is preferred. Experience with REDCap, literature reviews, qualitative coding, data annotation, medical terminology, research documentation, survey administration, participant recruitment, consent procedures, interviewing, or AI/NLP-related workflows is helpful but not required.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$18.43 - $24.75 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

Varied

Schedule Details

Flexible hours up to 40 per week

Weekend Schedule

No weekend hours

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.