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Student Research Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510897
Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health
Department: Department Of Surgery
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: UW HOSPITAL CLINIC
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 The Office of Clinical Research provides full-service study coordination and regulatory services to the UW Department of Surgery. Studies conducted by the office include industry, federal, and investigator-initiated clinical trials investigating pharmaceuticals, devices, and comparison of treatment options.

Anticipated Start Date:

 2/15/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 10-20 hours per week between 8:00am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Limited weekend coverage may be required to provide assistance for biospecimen processing for ongoing clinical trials

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to compete tasks proactively
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Interest in health sciences and/or public health
- Strong organizational & communicative skills
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent problem-solving skills

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Summary:
The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) in the Department of Surgery is looking to hire a student research assistant to contribute to the successful operations of the team. We are looking for someone who can work both during the school year and over the summer. The ideal candidate will be able to dedicate 10-20 hours to the position per week, with the majority of work occurring between 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. This position may require occasional work outside of these hours in order to provide assistance with biospecimen processing in support of ongoing clinical trials; the necessity of night/weekend coverage may fluctuate according to the trials that are active. The days and hours per day are flexible and can vary according to the applicant's academic schedule. This position will work with protected health information and will be expected to complete HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection trainings.

Applicants may have the opportunity to gain shadowing experience in the operating room and other clinic settings, as well as other opportunities for involvement based on the student's interests and availability.

Duties:
- Administrative support for the clinical research coordinator & regulatory teams within OCR
- Perform general office tasks such as filing, copying, faxing, and organization
- Process and ship biospecimen samples
- Create research participant binders for various studies
- Assist in the storage, organization, and archiving of study records
- Medical record review and data entry
- Assist with communications to study participants

Physical Demands:

- Must be able to sit and stand intermittently during work hours
- Ability to use a computer, phone system, and office equipment
- Ability to lift and transport items weighing ~10 pounds (e.g. boxes of paper)

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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