Student Intern, Infectious Diseases

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•$15 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cooperation Education Program (Co-op) enables students to integrate classroom learning with paid work terms directly related to their field of study. The Student Intern receives work-site training supervised by a manager or experienced worker, learns on the job, and applies their knowledge and skills in a positive, professional manner while following hospital policies and safety rules. The lab investigates and seeks to improve care for people with or at risk for infections, including HIV and hepatitis C. The intern will support the CHORUS+ study, which aims to help people who inject opioids initiate HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with support from a peer recovery coach. The position provides flexibility and support to research assistants and recovery coaches.

Requirements

Current enrollment in Northeastern University’s Co-operative Education Program as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
Availability to work during regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with communities served by Boston Medical Center.
Experience working with people who inject drugs and/or people experiencing unstable housing.
Understanding of the basis of harm reduction.
Experience working in human subjects research; this is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

Screen potential participants for enrollment in the study.
Conduct participant outreach and scheduling.
Review Boston Medical Center’s clinic schedule to identify patients who may be eligible for the study.
Transport samples for processing by laboratory medicine.
Assist with project documentation.
Assist with participant compensation.
Support team meetings, including note-taking.
Maintain and update regulatory files.
Maintain project records and facilitate adherence to established timelines.
Track and prepare supplies.
Support dissemination of research findings.