2026 Summer Student Research Assistant - CBMI

Regenstrief Institute • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Regenstrief Institute is accepting applications for our annual 2026 Summer Student Research Assistant positions. These opportunities are temporary and part-time for the summer of 2025. The Student Research Assistants will have the opportunity to join scientist-led research teams working on projects in one of our centers. Center for Biomedical Informatics (CBMI) The Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics pioneers solutions in health information to help clinicians serve patients. CBMI is a global, collaborative research and learning organization that develops and evaluates innovative solutions for improving patient care and translates them into cost-effective, operational systems, including a dynamic electronic medical record system. POSITION PURPOSE The Research Student provides various tasks related to research studies, which could include delivery of study subject assessment, reviewing paper or electronic medical records to determine eligibility of patient for study, documentation of subject feedback, electronic study data submission, working with research related data, literature reviews, manuscript creation and/or review of support for research studies as determined by research protocols.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in or completion of at least the first year of college at a US institution.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to interact and verbally communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Ability to write simple reports and operational correspondence.
• Ability to read and follow general policies, procedures, and study protocols.
• Ability to solve practical problems, troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound decisions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and e-mail systems.

Nice To Haves

• Education in research, public health, or similar field preferred but not required.
• Prior knowledge/experience of medical terminology, research, healthcare, or related field preferred.
• Experience with research and citing literature.
• Exposure to qualitative and/or quantitative data analytics and/or working with large data sets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of study subject assessment
• Reviewing paper or electronic medical records to determine eligibility of patient for study
• Documentation of subject feedback
• Electronic study data submission
• Working with research related data
• Literature reviews
• Manuscript creation and/or review
• Support for research studies as determined by research protocols
• Completing tasks related to research studies
• Participate in project meetings, team meetings, department meetings, etc.
• Securely maintains study files in an organized manner.
• Participates and provides input to study quality improvement and progress meetings to continuously improve study processes, efficiency, security and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED