2025 Temporary Summer Student Research Assistant - CBMI

Regenstrief Institute is accepting applications for our annual 2025 Summer Student Research Assistant positions. These opportunities are temporary and part-time for the summer of 2025. The Student Research Assistants will have the opportunity to join scientist-led research teams working on projects in one of our centers.

Center for Biomedical Informatics (CBMI)

The Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics pioneers solutions in health information to help clinicians serve patients. CBMI is a global, collaborative research and learning organization that develops and evaluates innovative solutions for improving patient care and translates them into cost-effective, operational systems, including a dynamic electronic medical record system.

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  Is aware of basic concepts, practices, and procedures in:
  
  
  
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    Office and administration procedures
    
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    Standard office equipment software applications
    
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    Arranging schedule to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
    
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    Data privacy practices and laws
    
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    Working with a diverse set of stakeholders including customers, patients, colleagues
    
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    Quantitative and qualitative interviews
    
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    Maintaining files and important documentation
    
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    Consistently following study protocol
    
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    Human Subjects Certification required
    
  
  
  
  

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  Completing tasks related to research studies, which could include delivery of study subject assessment, reviewing paper or electronic medical records to determine eligibility of patient for study, documentation of subject feedback, electronic study data submission, working with research related data, literature reviews, manuscript creation and/or review
  
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  Ability to participate in project meetings, team meetings, department meetings, etc.
  
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  Securely maintains study files in an organized manner.
  
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  Participates and provides input to study quality improvement and progress meetings to continuously improve study processes, efficiency, security and compliance.
  

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  Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires enrollment in or completion of at least the first year of college at a US institution. Education in research, public health, or similar field preferred but not required.
  
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  Prior knowledge/experience of medical terminology, research, healthcare, or related field preferred.
  
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  Experience with research and citing literature.
  
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  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  

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  Ability to interact and verbally communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders.
  
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  Ability to write simple reports and operational correspondence.
  
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  Ability to read and follow general policies, procedures, and study protocols.
  

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  Ability to solve practical problems, troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound decisions
  
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  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  

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  Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and
  e-mail systems.
  
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  Exposure to qualitative and/or quantitative data analytics and/or working with large data sets preferred.
  

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  This position requires the physical ability to work assigned work hours.
  
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  This position may require the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
  
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  This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device.
  
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  This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
  
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  This position requires limited physical activity, such as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 20 pounds).
  

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  This work may take place in both a corporate and/or home office environment
  
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  This work is sometimes fast-paced and deadline-oriented and requires a flexible work schedule.
  
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  Use of computer, business office equipment, and moving objects is necessary.
  
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  This position requires working as a team member and also independently.
  
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  This position requires working and interacting with a diverse set of individuals, both in person and virtually through phone, e-mail, virtual meeting platforms, and written correspondence.