University of Missouri Research Position

Position: Research Specialist
Duration: 1 year (2019-2020)
Where: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) at The University of Missouri, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Columbia, MO)
When: Available Now 
Salary: Yes

The ideal candidate is a recent medical school graduate or current 4thyear medical student with an interest in orthopaedic research who is seeking to enhance their residency application. This individual must have the following attributes: 

1. Strong academic record
2. Extremely organized
3. Detail oriented
4. Takes responsibility for positive work atmosphere
5. Articulate and communicative
6. Intrinsically motivated
7. Contributes to the rewarding MOI team culture

The Research Specialist will be expected to:

1. Coordinate all aspects of assigned research projects
2. Prepare research protocols/applications (IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, etc.)
3. Identify, consent, and act as a resource for study participants
4. Collect data on research subjects via chart reviews, imaging, follow-up visits, etc.
5. Maintain patient databases

Benefits of the position:

1. Clinical trial research front-line experience, including protocol development/design, IRB regulations, research best practices, database management
2. Surgical procedure observation (project permitting)
3. Attendance welcome at Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Resident Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs
4. Collaborate/build relationships with providers, fellows and residents
5. Bolstering of competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency