"RESEARCH INTERN"

This position supports the Kellogg Eye Center for eHealth team. The eHealth program seeks to improve eye health and ophthalmic health delivery through leveraging novel technologies to extend high-quality, affordable eye care to underserved and under-represented communities nationally and globally.

• Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including but not limited to conducting study visits with study participants including participant recruitment, informed consent and administering surveys
• Data entry into research databases requiring skillful attention to detail
• Work collaboratively by maintaining good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and clinic staff
• Staff members are expected to work independently when appropriate and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, applying policies, procedures, and methods, while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality at all times
• Manuscript development

• Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
• Respectful and compassionate attitude
• Strong computing skills
• Excellent patient customer service
• Receptive to feedback and willing to grow in this position, which involves learning many new tasks
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies
• Previous work experience

1+ yrs experience in research activities The ideal candidate will show personal initiative in managing work assignments by organizing, prioritizing work in coordination with the PI, and completing tasks on deadlines. The candidate must be able to work independently, work and communicate with the larger team, and regularly exercise judgment in the application research protocols. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a person who is approachable and compassionate and has the ability to think on one's feet in sensitive or difficult situations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.