Research Assistant Wanted:
A New York City office of three orthopedic surgeons, specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, is looking to fulfill a full-time, paid research assistant position with a start date of September 1, 2010. This position is a great stepping stone for individuals interested in medical research and/or looking to go to medical school (it’s an excellent “lag year” position while applying to medical schools.) Applicants should have some prior professional work experience, an undergraduate degree from a four year institution, and be willing to work for at least one year. Applicants should also be self-motivated, well organized, and have a genuine interest in medicine. A strong technical background is preferred, but not required.
If you are interested, please respond with your resume and cover letter attached (a description of your qualifications in an email instead of a cover letter is fine.) Interviews will be conducted over the next two weeks. If you are selected for the position, you should be available on Thursday, July 22nd all day to have a knowledge transfer session (you will be paid) with the current research assistant, who is leaving.
Some responsibilities include:
- Continue to support and manage ongoing research initiatives.
- Spearhead and manage the creation of new research initiatives.
- Consent and perform regular follow-ups with research patients.
- Compile and analyze study data to determine pertinent results (familiarization with Excel is a must.)
- Assist in the creation and submission of research manuscripts. Having your name published is very probable.
- Sit in on many surgeries to digitally document operations (excellent surgery exposure.)
- Perform miscellaneous research related tasks.