Scientific Research Internship

Woman's Hospital•St. George, LA

13h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientific Research Intern supports clinical research, quality improvement, and data-driven initiatives at Woman’s Hospital. The internship provides college students considering careers in science or medicine with practical experience in biomedical research and women’s health while working alongside research professionals, investigators, and clinical staff. Assignments are based on departmental needs, the student’s interests and skills, and applicable academic requirements. Opportunities may include clinical research, data collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and independent research projects. Interns participate in a core curriculum on biomedical research and may develop, present, and potentially publish an independent research project with faculty and staff mentorship. The internship runs from January 18, 2027, through May 21, 2027, and takes place in person at Woman’s Hospital’s main campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Work schedules are flexible to accommodate academic commitments, although interns are expected to maintain an agreed-upon schedule and communicate availability changes in advance. Some assignments require attendance at scheduled research activities, training sessions, or meetings. Compensation is $16.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $18.00 per hour for graduate students at the master’s level.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least one year of post-secondary education completed.
Must be in good academic and behavioral standing, as assessed through an unofficial academic transcript.
Interest in biomedical research, medicine, women’s health, public health, or a related field.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
Basic proficiency with computers, data entry, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate progress or barriers.
Willingness to learn new systems, accept feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Submit a current resume and cover letter.
Maintain an agreed-upon schedule and communicate changes in availability in advance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with teams or the general public is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support clinical research activities, including participant recruitment, eligibility screening, study visit preparation, scheduling, and documentation under direct supervision.
Observe informed consent processes and study visits as permitted, following applicable research protocols and institutional policies.
Learn specimen handling and investigational product accountability procedures, assisting as appropriate after required training and under supervision.
Assist with preparing regulatory materials, maintaining study documentation, and supporting research compliance activities, including monitoring visits, audits, and study closeout.
Complete required research training and learn ethical and regulatory requirements, including human subjects protection, HIPAA, and protocol-specific reporting.
Support research and quality databases, including REDCap, through data collection, entry, abstraction, validation, and auditing.
Assist with quality improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, monitoring outcomes, and preparing reports.
Conduct literature reviews, summarize findings, and support research projects through timeline tracking, meeting preparation, and project coordination.
Participate in the biomedical research core curriculum and work with assigned mentors to develop, present, and potentially publish an independent research project.
Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, administrators, and research staff while maintaining confidentiality and following hospital policies related to privacy, safety, and professional conduct.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the internship.