Intern - MaineHealth Research Institute

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 70149

Full-time, (32-40 hours/week)

Onsite/In-person

All summer internship applications require both a cover letter and resume to be considered. Please do not apply to more than 3 summer internship positions.

The Research Training and Education Team at the MaineHealth Institute for Research supports learning experiences for students and trainees across molecular medicine, population and health research, and clinical and translational science. We manage all logistics for undergraduate interns, PhD thesis students, medical students, master's students, and postdoctoral research fellows. Our work includes onboarding, event facilitation, program infrastructure, and professional development. We also lead outreach efforts to help young people in our community learn about careers in research.

The Intern - MaineHealth Research Institute role participates in projects with qualified mentors and staff and is given opportunities for practical laboratory and/or clinical research experiences. Internships allow students to explore the practical aspects of biomedical research by participating in ongoing projects and observing or learning techniques.

Our summer intern will have three areas of focus:

1. Support for the Summer Undergraduate Program (June-August)

The intern will assist the Summer Undergraduate Program Lead with the coordination and daily operations of the summer research program.

Responsibilities may include:

• Communicating with interns and responding to program-related questions
• Assisting with scheduling, reminders, and weekly program updates
• Helping organize and support program events, workshops, and activities
• Contributing to general logistics to ensure a smooth trainee experience

The intern will support an update of our research trainee alumni outcomes database by:

• Conducting online research to identify current positions and educational progress of former trainees
• Updating and organizing data in the alumni database
• Verifying and maintaining data accuracy across sources
• Contributing to summary materials or visualizations of updated outcomes, as needed

The intern will assist with internal communication efforts that support both staff and current trainees. Tasks may include:

• Creating or updating slides for Research Training and Education staff meetings
• Helping draft and send announcements about opportunities for trainees
• Supporting the upkeep of communication channels (e.g., email lists, internal updates)
• Contributing ideas for improving trainee engagement and clarity of messaging
• Assisting with the Responsible Conduct of Research events

We welcome all undergraduates studying communications, human resources, health administration, organizational development, or education to apply.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Enrollment in an undergraduate college program or community college program, or a High School senior who is at least 18 years of age required. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above required.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact isabella.diamond@mainehealth.org

Additional Information:

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine's largest employer. Visit our website to learn more about the program.

Our interns are a part of our care team and are given access to a retirement plan, if desired, along with numerous other benefits such as professional development opportunities, paid volunteer time, trainings and workshops, networking events, and mentorships through their host department. We also partner with Maine Career Catalyst who hosts free events for interns around the entire state of Maine to help build connections, support career growth, and experience all there is to do in Vacationland outside of the office.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. We're proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career!

Check out our MaineHealth Internship Video.