Position: Research Specialist
Duration: 1 year
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:
- Strong academic record
- Extremely organized
- Detail oriented
- Takes responsibility for positive work atmosphere
- Articulate and communicative
- Intrinsically motivated
- Contributes to the rewarding MOI team culture
The Research Specialist will be expected to:
- Coordinate all aspects of assigned research projects
- Prepare research protocols/applications (IRB, IACUC, HIPAA, etc.)
- Identify, consent, and act as a resource for study participants
- Collect data on research subjects via chart reviews, imaging, follow-up visits, etc.
- Maintain patient databases
Benefits of the position:
- Clinical trial research front-line experience, including protocol development/design, IRB regulations, research best practices, database management
- Surgical procedure observation (project permitting)
- Attendance welcome at Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Resident Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Cadaver Labs
- Collaborate/build relationships with providers, fellows and residents
- Bolstering of competitiveness for a position in an orthopaedic surgery residency
Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter, CV, USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 scores and expected starting date to Stacee Clawson, RN, BSN (Research Manager) at
