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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 75435
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Michigan Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The research assistant is being hired to assist with data entry and recruitment to the Cancer Genetics Registry, a longitudinal research study tracking patients and families with a hereditary predisposition to cancer. They will perform chart reviews and query the electronic medical record, abstracting data into a REDCap and Progeny family history database. They will contact patients of the Cancer Genetics Clinic by email and telephone to recruit them to the Registry.
Educational Value

The student will gain exposure to clinical research, the medical field, familiarity with medical terminology, and an understanding of cancer genetics. They will become proficient at medical chart review and data abstraction. They will acquire skills in various databases including REDCap and Microsoft Excel. They will also develop their interpersonal and communication skills and their ability to explain complex scientific and medical concepts in layman’s terms.
Job Requirements

High attention to detail. Prior experience or coursework related to the medical field preferred.
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date Project completion
Primary Contact Erika Koeppe
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Erika Koeppe
Work Location 300 N. Ingalls, Room 3A11, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5419
Phone N/A
Fax N/A