Summer Clinical Research Intern

Summer Clinical Research Intern

Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immuno
Location: Oklahoma City, OK

The James Lab is looking for a Summer Clinical Intern. This internship in the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Research Program (ACI) will provide a motivated individual the opportunity to assist with clinical research studies directed towards understanding the mechanisms of autoimmunity.

Responsibilities may include:

• Recruiting and screening study participants
• Conducting clinical research visits
• Collecting and entering study data
• Other duties as assigned

• Interest in clinical research
• Strong computer skills are required
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be professional, team oriented, and personable.
• Must be able to take direction, follow instructions and take meticulous records.

• Strong interest in the pursuit of graduate level education in the biological sciences or medicine is preferred.
• Junior year of high school completed.
• Seeking a degree in biological sciences or related field and have completed at least 36 hours of science course work.

Flexible full or part-time hours, typically Monday through Friday, between 8:30AM to 5PM. Summer positions typically are from the beginning of June to the end of July.

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, ".

. . so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.