Research Intern

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

3d

About The Position

The Toro Health Pathways (THP) is a nine-month postbaccalaureate internship program created through a collaboration between the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRTEC) and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). The program provides recent CSUDH graduates with an immersive research experience in cancer and related health sciences, preparing participants for graduate education and research careers. The Urologic Oncology Research Intern will join a multidisciplinary research team focused on advancing prostate cancer research through epidemiologic and translational science. This internship provides hands-on exposure to molecular characterization of prostate cancer, literature evaluation, translational research methods, and collaborative scientific investigation. Interns will work alongside experienced physician-scientists and research professionals while developing practical skills in cancer research, scientific communication, and data interpretation.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
• Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.
• Recent graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills with a degree in a health-related discipline.
• Strong interest in cancer research, translational science, medicine, or graduate education.
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Eagerness to learn research methodologies, scientific analysis, and computational tools.

Nice To Haves

• INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
• VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation to the research environment and ongoing prostate cancer research projects.
• Collaborate with the research team to understand project goals, research workflows, and data requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews using systematic search methodologies.
• Critically evaluate scientific literature related to prostate cancer, molecular subtypes, biomarkers, and treatment outcomes.
• Observe transcriptomic data analysis and biomarker evaluation activities.
• Assist with research activities involving data organization, interpretation, and synthesis of molecular research findings.
• Participate in weekly research team meetings and regular progress discussions with mentors.
• Develop and present a scientific poster highlighting research findings during the Toro Health Pathways Poster Session.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED