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Student Intern, Infectious Diseases
Interns (College and High School)
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1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Position: Student Intern
Department: Research - Infectious Diseases
Schedule: Full Time, Temporary (Hybrid - On-site 4 days per week)
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cooperation
Education
- Program (Co-op) allows students to integrate classroom learning with paid work terms directly related to their field of study. In this position, you will receive work site training supervised by a manager or experienced worker. You will learn on-the-job and put your knowledge and skills to practice in a positive, professional manner, adhering to hospital policies, following safety rules and regulations and striving for a positive work experience.
- About the Co-op: Our lab seeks to investigate and improve the care of individuals with or at risk for infections including HIV and hepatitis C. We work closely with individuals with substance use disorders, many of whom are unstably housed. The research assistant (RA) will be working on the CHORUS+ study, which aims to initiate people who inject opioids on HIV preventative medication, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), with the support of a peer recovery coach. Read more about the study here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05769218
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Student Intern is a vital member of the team providing flexibility and support to research assistants and recovery coaches. The essential responsibilities, as assigned by the program manager, are:
- Screening potential participants for enrollment into the study
- Participant outreach and scheduling
- Review of Boston Medical Center’s clinic schedule to identify patients who might be eligible for the study
- Transporting samples to be processed by laboratory medicine
- Assist with project documentation
- Assist with participant compensation
- Support team meetings (note taking, etc.)
- Maintain and update regulatory files
- Maintain project records and facilitate adherence to established timelines
- Supply tracking and preparation
- Support the team with dissemination of research findings
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Position requires current enrollment in the Northeastern University Co-operative Program
Education
- Program as a sophomore, junior or senior.
EXPERIENCE
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The ideal candidate will have experience working with communities served by BMC
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Working with people who inject drugs and/or people experiencing unstable housing
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Understand the basis of harm reduction.
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Experience working in human subjects research is ideal but not required.
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Applicants should be available to work during regular business hours.
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Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact the appropriate channel to let us know the nature of your request.
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COMPENSATION RANGE: $15.00 - $18.00/hr
Compensation Range:
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This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
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NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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