Casual Research Assistant

Job description: Casual research assistant for Database of Infants and Children Seen at the Lions Children's Hearing Center (LCHC) at the University of Minnesota. The Research Assistant will prepare recruitment materials for families who have been seen in the LCHC. Obtain consent for participation in the study. Protect participant privacy. Extract relevant data from electronic medical records (EPIC) and populate the specialized database with outcomes of children seen in the LCHC.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent

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Pay Range: $16 an hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

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Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

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