Research Temp Pool-Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$10-$15/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
This is a general temporary pool for the Department of Internal Medicine, Quillen College of Medicine.
Applicants may apply to this posting if they are interested in temporary appointments. These appointments may include basic clerical and/or laboratory-related research tasks.
Temporary Research Roles
Salary - hourly rate of $10 - $15 an hour
No more than 29 hours per Week
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
Application Requirements
- Attach the following documents: resume and cover letter
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check
- Employment is contingent upon approved work authorization
- Employment is contingent upon sufficient grant funding. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
University Overview (as needed)
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service.
Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves performing general clerical and laboratory-related research tasks within the Department of Internal Medicine. Employees will support ongoing research projects as assigned by the department.
Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a high school diploma. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check, approved work authorization, and sufficient grant funding.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$26k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $28k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$28k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Tennessee | 44 active | 2,073 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −14.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$26k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
