Student Research Assistant II

Position Title Sudent Research Assistant II
Job Code 2221
Position Category Student - Off Campus
Appointment Term Z = Hourly
Appointment Type Student - Posted Position
Work Hours Flexible
Work Days Flexible
Total Hours 5 hours per week
Full/Part-time Part-time
Starting Hourly Rate $15.25/hour
Department Name Department of Medicine
College Medical School
Campus Location Twin Cities
Internal Promotional Consideration N/A

Duties/Responsibilities
The research assistant will assist clinical trial study coordinators with the management of research data. He or she will complete required human subjects research training. The assistant will be responsible for assembling study materials, entry of study data, organization of electronic and paper study documentation, and handling biospecimens (fecal, urine, and blood samples). The assistant will also be responsible for organizing the samples in the freezer on campus, maintaining the specimen collection inventory and coding system.

Program/Unit Description
There are two PIs on this project, which is focused on studying gut microbial physiology.
There are several other personnel at Graduate Student and Post-doctoral level involved with the project who will be contributing to supervision.

Application Instructions
Please apply using the University of Minnesota online job system.
Attach a cover letter and resume.
Review of applications will being immediately
Does this position require a background check? Yes

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required: Restricted to rising sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students admitted to a degree program at the University of Minnesota. Must have demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills as well as proven ability to organize work schedule, pay close attention to detail and have a commitment to accuracy and careful documentation in the project.

Preferred: Students planning a career in medicine or a related health care field, comfortable and good in interacting with human research subjects.

Pay Range: $15.25 - $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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