J. Tyson & Associates, Inc.

J. Tyson & Associates, Inc. (JTA) is proud to offer a college level internship program for students interested in pursuing a career within the Clinical Research Field.

Our College Program focuses mainly on our field based clinical operations and allows students the opportunity to be mentored by our senior level associates while they are completing actual in-field assignments. 

 JTA’s field based Clinical Research Associates have multiple years of experience in the Research industry and are excited to impart their knowledge on others that value this information.

For students interested in obtaining a better understanding of Monitoring; JTA suggests referencing “The CRA’s Guide to Monitoring Clinical Research” by Karen E. Woodin, Ph.D. & John C. Schneider, published by Thomsan Centerwatch.

Students interested in applying for the College program will be required to have the following qualifications and mandates:

ü      All student applicants must be able to provide verifiable proof that their current Councilor or Dean advocates their participation in the program

ü      All student applicants must be majoring in a form of health sciences

ü      All student applicants will provide proof that their current GPA is a 3.0 or higher for at least the previous 12 months

ü      All student applicants must be able to meet the minimum requirements for utilization of Microsoft Office products

ü      All student applicants must be at least 18 years of age

ü      All student applicants must be able to provide themselves with enough financial stability for the purposes of completing U.S. based travel. The company will reimburse all out of pocket costs that meet the requirements of the companies travel policy.

ü      All student applicants must be able to complete extensive travel using all forms of transportation

Frequently asked questions:

Q.     Is this a paid internship?

A.      Yes, all JTA internships are paid internship programs.

Q.   What is the pay rate for interns?

A.    All student interns are paid at an hourly rate of $8.00/hr

Q.   What will I learn from participating in this internship?

A.    College interns will be submersed into the Clinical Department by way of assisting our Senior Level Clinical Research Associates in their everyday Monitoring activities. However, each incoming intern is required to complete JTA’s 80 hour training program: Introduction to Clinical Research & Monitoring. During the course of these 80 hours you will be introduced to the fundamentals of human subject research, the purpose of the FDA, and how a Clinical Research Organization, such as JTA, fits into the research industry. In addition, you will gain valuable knowledge on office policies & procedures, standard office & field etiquette, utilization of Microsoft products in an actual work environment, gain customer service skills, learn the rigors of work travel, get a general understanding of Part 21 Code of Federal Regulations, and obtain desirable team participation aptitude.

Q.   What is the application process like?

A.    Applicants can expect the following to be a definite part of the application process:

v      Applicants will deliver resume via email to etyson@jtyson.com with proof of GPA, proof of major relational to JTA’s Industry focus, and recommendations from school official

v      Chosen applicants will be invited to complete a formal interview with management team members

v      Applicants that do well in the verbal interview will be invited to complete standard computer tests to determine if they have the necessary skills required to work within the JTA systems.

v      Applicants invited to participate in the internship program will be required to sign JTA’s standard Paid Internship Agreement.

       Q.    What will happen once the internship is over?

       A.     At the end of your internship with JTA the intern will be required to complete a formal report on their experience within two weeks post their final date. The report must be delivered to the guidance councilor or a JTA recognized college representative. The representative will deliver a copy of this report to JTA for verification of receipt. In addition, the interns mentor, for the period of the internship, will conversely create a report on the interns overall performance and deliver this to the students guidance councilor or a JTA recognized high school representative.

       Q.    What are the hours I will be required to complete?

       A.     College interns will work mainly from the JTA Corporate Headquarters in Crivitz, WI. However, travel will be required after completion of the JTA Introduction to Clinical Research & Monitoring 80 Hour Program. Due to the travel factor exact hours are indeterminable.

                The college program starts June 13 and ends on August 11 in the year 2011. Interns will be expected to work either Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday; dependent on their mentors established work schedule.