Research Intern - West Point, NY

About The Position

The Research Intern provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team coordinating research activities, this may include recruiting research participants, data collection and management and other research activities as assigned.

This summer internship will be working on Concussion Baseline Testing on-site at Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, NY. This is a temporary paid internship to work a few weeks in August 2026.

Salary

$25.00 Hourly. Salaries and hourly pay rates are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical research experience strongly preferred

• Familiarity with medical terminology, medications, laboratory tests, and abbreviations commonly used in patient medical charts preferred

• Non-profit or healthcare experience desired

• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner

• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), infection control procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the research site

• Assist with self-reporting baseline assessment measures

• Assist with administrative logistics including consenting research participants, data collection, and scheduling

• Executes, maintains research study to include data collection

• Prepares research subjects (animal or human) for research study

• Manages study documentation to include accurate and timely filing

• Complies with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station

• Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research

• Interacts and communicates effectively with study and site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor

• Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times

• Creates and adheres to a data quality and quality assurance plan

• Assists with the initial coding and data entry of structured questionnaires and data collection tools, when applicable

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required

• Schedules and attends regular team meetings