Summer Science (Research Internship)

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Summer Science Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, co-sponsored by the Department of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, is intended to provide outstanding sophomore-, junior- and senior-level college students with a deep and focused experience in a health-related research project under the guidance of active pediatric health-focused scientists. Research opportunities include laboratory-based experiences in basic and translational biology, clinical investigation, and community-based research projects. Student scholars will spend eight weeks during their summer primarily engaged in a mentored research project, with additional opportunities for touring hospital units and research facilities as well as shadowing physicians and researchers in rounds and clinics. The Summer Science Program hosts a lecture series for participants highlighting elements of biomedical research including research methodology, introductions to academic pediatrics, and sessions exploring post-graduate educational pathways such as graduate school, medical school and other post-baccalaureate training. Student scholars will present the findings of their research projects to other program participants, mentors, and the Arkansas Children’s research community at the conclusion of the program. The Summer Science Program offers valuable experience for college students interested in pursuing post-graduate training in biomedical sciences through an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. program. A competitive stipend is offered to program participants. Limited housing is available, but the costs are not included in stipend support. 2025 Summer Science Program: June 2, 2025 – July 24, 2025 Application Deadline: January 15 , 2025 Video Interviews request start the first week of December. This role is 40 hours a week Monday-Friday and the pay is $15 an hour.

Requirements

No education requirements
Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

Performs procedures directly supervised by qualified/licensed/registered AC team members.
Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age-specific clinical work appropriate for the department as needed.
Completes documentation of patient records and Quality Control processes as needed.
Provides patient education and responds to patient and customer concerns as needed.
May transport patients to other departments.
May provide assistance with holding/positioning patients as needed.
May prepare and clean exam rooms.
Provides comfort measures as needed.
Utilizes appropriate diagnostic equipment and software as needed.
Other duties as assigned.