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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 75115
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Michigan Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The workload will be dedicated to human biospecimen management, including but not limited to; patient data collection, managing blood and tissue samples, deidentifying, processing, and delivering the samples to the proper lab. The employee will need to work with gastroenterology, surgery, interventional radiology, clinics, and research labs to aid in the successful collection and processing of specimens. Patient data collection from medical records charts will also be completed.

Educational Value

This position will allow the student to gain experience within the laboratory and clinical settings. In the lab, the student will learn how to accurately label and cryostore the samples. They will also learn how to pipette and centrifuge blood samples while following lab safety protocols.

Clinically, the student will learn how to effectively communicate with nurses and proceduralists in different departments of the hospital. Including, but not limited to interventional radiology, medical procedures unit, phlebotomy, and inpatient units.

Job Requirements
  • Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
  • An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable
  • Demonstrates ability to learn and use new skills quickly and effectively
  • Able to maintain data confidentiality and participant/subject/patient privacy.
  • Excellent attendance record and strong work ethics
  • Epic Experience is preferable
  • Research experience is preferable
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 1.0 to 16.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date Looking for a 2 year commitment
Primary Contact Nicole Peterson
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Work Location Michigan Medicine – Cancer Center
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