Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10Research Intern
- Department: Gundersen Research Institute
- Position Duration: Full academic year
- Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
Emplify Health by Gundersen and the Gundersen Research Institute is seeking an undergraduate student to serve as an intern for the full academic year. This position provides research support to Gundersen Research Institute staff, as well as Principal Investigators and other Gundersen Health System staff, for projects that support the mission and objectives of Gundersen Medical Foundation. The ideal candidate will have availability for 10 hours per week with a consistent schedule and must be able to work on site at the La Crosse Campus during typical clinic hours. This role will support current research navigation and nursing research principal investigator-initiated projects.
Major Responsibilities:
- Reviews medical records and/or interviews patients for the purpose of data collection, utilizing a medical or clinical knowledge base to enter and organize relevant information.
- Organizes, collects, and enters data into computer databases and/or case report forms.
- Maintains databases and documents for future retrieval and analysis by research staff and principal investigators.
- Completes all required job-related trainings and certifications within the first 3 months of employment, as applicable.
- Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Ability to maintain a consistent 10-hour-per-week schedule for the full academic year
- Ability to work on site at the La Crosse Campus during typical clinic hours
DESIRED
- Coursework or experience in health-related, research, or clinical settings
- Strong organizational, communication, and data entry skills
- Interest in research support, nursing research, or principal investigator-initiated projects
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
1 year of experience in a related field
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Available for a consistent 10-hour-per-week schedule for the full academic year
- Able to work on site at the La Crosse Campus during typical clinic hours
- No prior work experience required
- Coursework or experience in a health-related, research, or clinical setting
- Strong organizational, communication, and data entry skills
- Interest in research support, nursing research, or principal investigator-initiated projects
- One year of experience in a related field
What We Do
Gundersen Health System is a regional healthcare provider based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It delivers primary and specialized medical care across western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeastern Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents in 22 counties. Its mission and activities emphasize patient care, education, research, and a culture described as “Love + Medicine,” reflecting a broad, community-focused health system.
