Intern - Research

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

4d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYU Langone Health Brooklyn STEPPS (Scientific and Technical Education Pipeline Program for Students) initiative is designed to increase the diversity of the clinical research workforce. By the end of the program, participants will have the skills to function independently as a research assistant and/or experience to support graduate-level applications. We are seeking undergraduate students from underrepresented in medicine (URiM) backgrounds in Brooklyn who are interested in pursuing careers in clinical research focused on addressing health disparities. This year-long internship program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience in clinical research with faculty at NYU Langone Heath in a wide variety of fields. This program begins in August with a 3-week, full-time summer intensive training that includes in-person lectures about clinical research topics and hands-on practice and is followed by internship placement in an active clinical research group at NYU during the academic year. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a scholarly project and be an integral part of the research team. Finally, students will have ongoing didactics and mentorship. Participants will receive compensation of $20 per hour for the duration of their internship. Interns are expected to devote at least 10 hours a week during the academic year to their assigned research groups. No previous clinical research experience is required. Clinical research is the study of health and illness in people. It often occurs in medical settings with patient populations but can also occur in community settings. It is the way we learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat illness. It involves human participants and helps translate basic research (usually done in wet labs or tightly controlled experimental settings) into new treatments and information to benefit patients. Clinical trials as well as research in epidemiology, physiology and pathophysiology, health services, education, patient experience, and mental health (among other areas of inquiry) can all fall under the clinical research umbrella. People involved in clinical research come from a variety of educational backgrounds including those in scientific fields, the humanities, social sciences, and many others.

Requirements

• Strong desire to obtain knowledge in all aspects of conducting clinical research.
• Undergraduate student enrolled in a relevant field of study at a 2- or 4-year college or university in New York City during the year in which they participate in the program.
• Strong academic record and excellent analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented and organizational skills required.
• Ability to devote full-time schedule for the summer intensive program and 10 hours a week during the academic year.
• Reside in Brooklyn, NY; attend college in Brooklyn, NY; and/or have an interest in serving the community of Brooklyn, NY, with a preference for first-generation college students.
• Must be able to commit for 1 year.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Underrepresented in medicine (URiM) backgrounds
• First-generation college students

Responsibilities

• Participate in in-person didactic sessions to gain a solid understanding of research methodologies, good clinical practice, research ethics, and best practices.
• Engage in experiential learning activities at our Brooklyn Clinical Research Center, such as consenting practice, protocol reviews, patient case reviews, and observation of clinical assessments including vitals, phlebotomy, and lab processing to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world research studies.
• Interact in a courteous and professional manner with patients/subjects and families who are participants in research studies.
• Collaborate with experienced researchers and faculty members in a clinical research laboratory setting (dry lab).
• Assist in ongoing research projects, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to research publications.
• Collaborate with various personnel that may be involved in assisting with specific aspects of the study.
• Undergo study-specific training and complete assessments on study subjects/patients per protocol.
• Coordinate patients on study through the healthcare system and continue to follow through with them as part of the research study.
• Initiate and continue regular contact with patients; encourage visit reminders and compliance to research; ensure contact with patients and their families is courteous, effective, professional and cooperative.
• Manage patients within patient protocol parameters to ensure patient safety; observe clinical testing.
• Utilize established methodologies to collect patient information for the research projects; gather and compile data, statistics and other materials as needed.
• Input clinical and non-clinical data in the database.
• Administer surveys.
• Conduct qualitative interviews.
• Help to enter and manage data.
• Gather, properly package, store and transfer slides, samples and other important materials.
• Coordinate the shipment and transfer of varies types of materials among the various departments and labs.
• Receive training and comply with all FDA Good Clinical Practice guidelines and regulations.
• Communicate proactively with patients, principal investigators and coordinators and staff.
• Attend and complete a multitude of online trainings provided by the institution.
• Coordinate monitor visits and schedule and reserve conference rooms.
• Assist in recruiting efforts, with proper training.
• Observe and shadow staff of each department within the clinical research center in order to gain a better understanding of research, including: laboratory, regulatory, study coordinators, pharmacy, etc.
• Attend lab meetings, seminars, and other relevant events to expand your knowledge and network with professionals in the field.
• Enhance your research and analytical skills through specialized training programs and workshops available through the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and NYU Langone Health.
• Present your findings at internal and/or external seminars or conferences.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from faculty members and professionals in the field.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed