Posted: January 2026
Start Date: Summer 2026 (preferably May)
Organization:
Marks Colorectal Surgical Associates
Position Description
Marks Colorectal Surgical Associates is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Assistant for a one-year, paid, fellowship-style position beginning Summer 2026. This immersive role offers in-depth exposure to academic surgery, clinical research, and patient care and is especially well-suited for students planning to apply to medical school.
Marks Colorectal Surgical Associates specializes in minimally invasive and sphincter-preserving colorectal surgery and is led by nationally recognized physician leaders in surgical and oncologic research. The position combines rigorous research training with meaningful clinical exposure in a high-volume surgical practice.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing and maintaining surgical research databases
- Collecting and analyzing data on advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
- Preparing abstracts and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Contributing to presentations for national and international conferences
- Collaborating on bi-monthly case presentations for multidisciplinary Rectal Cancer Management Conferences
Approximately 40% of time is spent in operative data collection, with the remaining time dedicated to research analysis, writing, and academic presentations.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in academic medicine and surgery
- Prior experience in clinical research or data analysis preferred, but not required
Time Commitment
- Full-time
- One-year commitment
Compensation
Paid position (competitive fellowship-style compensation)
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Interested candidates should submit the following via email:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Email materials to: [email protected]
