Research Aide - Research Core Lab (SPORE)

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

108d

About The Position

The position involves coordinating the collection and entry of research data, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the data extraction process, and building a standardized database of patient research cohorts for the core lab research data repository. Responsibilities include conducting chart reviews and extracting clinical and pathological information from electronic medical records while complying with HIPAA regulations. The role also includes assisting with digital pathology research operations, which involves digitizing pathology glass slides, working with an image management system for integrating digitized slides and associated meta-data, and exporting and de-identifying images and research data. Additionally, the position requires performing basic statistical analysis for preliminary data presentation, writing short reports summarizing research findings and progress, and documenting research workflows and protocols in a clear and concise manner while maintaining the protocols up-to-date and adhering to regulatory standards as required.

Requirements

• Student must be enrolled in a matriculated undergraduate or graduate program at a SUNY University.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and adjust to changing priorities.
• Use sound judgment to determine priorities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Sciences, Biology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection and entry of research data.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of the data extraction process.
• Build a standardized database of patient research cohorts.
• Conduct chart reviews and extract clinical and pathological information from electronic medical records.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations during data handling.
• Assist with digital pathology research operations, including digitizing pathology glass slides.
• Work with image management systems for integrating digitized slides and associated meta-data.
• Export and de-identify images and research data.
• Perform basic statistical analysis for preliminary data presentation.
• Write short reports summarizing research findings and progress.
• Document research workflows and protocols clearly and concisely.
• Maintain protocols up-to-date and adhere to regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree