Clinical Research Operations Innovations Intern

Posting Date

06/12/2025

6600 France Ave SSte 660, Edina, Minnesota, 55435-1807, United States of America

At DaVita Clinical Research, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision, have a desire to shape the future of medicine, and empower their team to achieve success. They enjoy tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through a collaborative environment that involves team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, compassionate, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging and impactful work.

We are seeking an Innovations Operations Intern to assist with the operational excellence initiatives for the DaVita Clinical Research team.  This teammate will assist in the day-to-day activities related to clinical research studies under the supervision of experienced teammates. The intern will gain exposure to the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials and will support efforts to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, protocols, and ethical guidelines.

DCR prides itself on a culture of growth, transparency and feedback and would want our leaders to do that same. We want a teammate who is compassionate, purposeful and motivated by meaningful work.

This position is a Part-Time position and will be based in our Edina, MN office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 25% - Assist with study start-up, recruitment, and enrollment of study subjects

• 25% - Perform data entry and data quality control tasks

• 20% - Participate in team meetings, trainings, and study reviews

• 25% - Handle general administrative duties related to research operations

• 5% - Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma is required

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program related to the field of interest is strongly preferred

• Motivated self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through.

• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent organizational skills

• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Ability to adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames

• Experience in managing confidential information and/or issues using discretion and good judgment

DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc., is the research arm of DaVita. DCR innovates through retrospective outcomes research aimed at improving care and quality of life for people with kidney disease. DCR assists pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the design, recruitment and completion of clinical trials using its renal research site network. For 30 years we have helped 500+ clients with their development projects. DCR is based in Minneapolis, MN and operates in locations across the US. 

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Flexible weekly work schedule: This will vary and is based on current business needs

• December Industry wellness break (Week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training acr