Research Intern

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking an undergraduate intern to support the Gundersen Research Institute and investigators for the full academic year. The role involves data collection, entry, and coordination to support nursing and PI-initiated projects.

Your schedule is 10 hours per week, onsite during typical clinic hours, with opportunities to engage in research navigation and data analysis alongside staff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
• Ability to maintain a consistent 10-hour-per-week schedule for the full academic year.
• Ability to work on site at the La Crosse Campus during typical clinic hours.
• Experience with data entry, organization, and basic research tasks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records or interviews patients for data collection.
• Organizes, collects, and enters data into databases and case report forms.
• Maintains databases and documents for future retrieval and analysis.
• Completes trainings and certifications within the first 3 months as applicable.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research support

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Databases

On-site work

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10 Research Intern Department: Gundersen Research Institute Position Duration: Full academic year Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week Emplify Health by Gundersen and the Gundersen Research Institute is seeking an undergraduate student to serve as an intern for the full academic year. This position provides research support to Gundersen Research Institute staff, as well as Principal Investigators and other Gundersen Health System staff, for projects that support the mission and objectives of Gundersen Medical Foundation. The ideal candidate will have availability for 10 hours per week with a consistent schedule and must be able to work on site at the La Crosse Campus during typical clinic hours. This role will support current research navigation and nursing research principal investigator-initiated projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and/or interviews patients for the purpose of data collection, utilizing a medical or clinical knowledge base to enter and organize relevant information.
• Organizes, collects, and enters data into computer databases and/or case report forms.
• Maintains databases and documents for future retrieval and analysis by research staff and principal investigators.
• Completes all required job-related trainings and certifications within the first 3 months of employment, as applicable.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning

• REQUIRED Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
• REQUIRED Ability to maintain a consistent 10-hour-per-week schedule for the full academic year
• REQUIRED Ability to work on site at the La Crosse Campus during typical clinic hours
• DESIRED Coursework or experience in health-related, research, or clinical settings
• DESIRED Strong organizational, communication, and data entry skills
• DESIRED Interest in research support, nursing research, or principal investigator-initiated projects

Work Experience

• REQUIRED No experience required.
• DESIRED 1 year of experience in a related field

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What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.

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