CLINICAL RESEARCH INTERN

School of Medicine

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Duke University Job Description: CLINICAL RESEARCH INTERN (0804)

Occupational Summary

A formal Clinical Research internship opportunity for recent college/university graduate within the Precision Rehabilitation and Innovation in CardioMetabolic Disease (PRIME) Lab under the direction of PIs- Dr. William Todd Cade and Dr. Senthil Selvaraj, and CRC Dr. Stephanie Milosovic. Incumbents are assigned responsibilities designed to provide exposure to and gain an overall understanding of the lifecycle of a clinical research project. The internship will generally involve a combination of learning and research support activities under the mentorship of the above PIs and CRC. Incumbents will receive regular and ongoing feedback from the mentors. The maximum duration of the internship is 2 years.

Work Performed

Collect experimental data for research protocols, including working with research subjects, running experimental procedures, and transferring data for the studies established by the PRIME Lab PIs.

Key research support responsibilities this intern will have within the CRU/PRIME Lab:

• Assists in maintaining study-specific equipment and processing of research samples
• Assist Clinical Research Personnel with the following study activities: participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment; obtaining informed consent; completing non-complex study visits under supervision; completing participant follow-up; preparing for study visits; and completing post-study visit items such as cleaning and data saving. Specific activities for the PRIME lab may include exercise testing on a treadmill/cycle ergometer using a metabolic cart, strength testing (universal and isokinetic dynamometry (Biodex)), vascular ultrasound studies, body composition measurements, and distribution of study interventions.
• Assists with managing and documenting Investigational Product (IP), including arrival, storage, tracking, and provision to research participants.
• Assists with managing and documenting study-approved devices, including arrival (as appropriate), storage, tracking, and provision to research participants.
• Data collection and entry for study visits
• May assist in the analysis of data with oversight from the PIs and study statisticians
• Assist with preparing grant, conference abstract, and manuscripts with oversight from PI and CRP
• Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments in the field of study
• Attend and contribute to lab meetings
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in clinical research. Maintain BLS certification annually.

Maintain ACLS certification annually. Valid driver's license required.

Experience

Some (0.5-1 year) clinical or research experience preferred.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 18.00 to USD $25.97. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minumum Qualifications:

Education

Work requires an Associate degree. A Bachelor degree may substitute for this degree and 2 years of experience.

Experience

None above education listed above.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.