MED-EL Corporation is a global leader in hearing implant technology and research. While headquarters resides in Austria, our US branch is based in Durham, North Carolina, at Research Triangle Park. We pride ourselves in being innovators through and through. We bring people the joy of sound through our extensive portfolio of hearing technology and consistently pursue product and process improvement. MED-EL hearing implant systems combine the latest scientific advances, engineering, and manufacturing techniques to offer performance, safety, and reliability. With people at the epicenter of our research and technology, we relentlessly pursue connection—connection to sound, connection to each other, connection to possibility. Here at MED-EL, we are proud to offer a diverse, team-focused culture driven by our passion to support candidates, recipients, their families, and clinical partners.
Our Mission: Delivering leading-edge technology to restore hearing and empower connection.
About The Role
MED-EL is seeking a fall internship candidate who will support our research department. The right candidate will have research experience and an interest in clinical trial research in the Audiology field while also pursuing a degree focused in a relevant area. The right candidate will start work on September 3rd and will work approximately 20 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist with management of research participants:
Assist Research Lab staff with scheduling of research participants.
Assist with arranging accommodations for research participants.
Collect behavioral data from research participants.
Facilitate progress of a research study through:
Assisting with project planning, organization, coordination, and managing a research protocol from study start up through study close out.
Evaluating study progress, developing work plans, and allocating necessary resources to ensure study is managed based on timeline, scope of work, and study needs.
Preparing status reports on project progress for members of the Research Laboratory
Ensure the integrity of data, conclusions, presentations, etc. associated with research study.
Maintaining a database of subject contacts who have agreed to participate in research.
Arranging accommodations for visits by research participants to the Research Laboratory
Assisting with research participants during the data acquisition processes
Ability to obtain quality data over the extended period of the research participant’s visit.
Documenting research efforts
Participate in the drafting of research protocols.
Provide summary reports of studies, including test conditions, laboratory methods, and raw data.
Position Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences
Identified degree/diploma or equivalent work experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) within Audiology
Literacy and familiarity with data management
Excellent inter-personal and organizational skills
IT (computer, internet, phone) literacy
Professional demeanor, including the ability to liaise with engineers, scientists, audiologists, and research subjects.
Enjoys a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary work environment.
Located within - or willing to relocate to – Durham, NC
What We Offer
We know that benefits are important to you, and we offer a robust benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of active service.
Health Savings Account
Short term and long-term disability paid by the company.
Company paid life insurance with an option to purchase additional coverage.
FSA Dependent Care
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
PTO – 20 days annual that is accrued each pay period. Plus 40 hours Medical/Sick leave annual, prorated from hire date and 9 holidays.
Employee Assistance Program
MED-EL Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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