About the role#
This internship is part of the Northeastern University Co-operative Education Program. You will work within the Infectious Diseases research department to support studies focused on HIV and hepatitis C. The team works closely with individuals who use substances or experience unstable housing. You will gain hands-on experience in a clinical research environment under the supervision of experienced staff.
What you'll do#
- Screen potential participants for study enrollment.
- Conduct outreach and manage participant scheduling.
- Review clinic schedules to identify eligible patients.
- Transport samples to laboratory medicine for processing.
- Help maintain regulatory files and project records.
- Assist with participant compensation and project documentation.
- Track and prepare research supplies.
- Take notes during team meetings.
- Support the team in sharing research findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the Northeastern University Co-operative Education Program as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Availability to work during regular business hours.
- A solid understanding of harm reduction principles.
- Experience working with communities served by BMC, specifically people who inject drugs or those experiencing unstable housing, is preferred.
- Previous experience in human subjects research is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Hybrid, with 4 days per week on-site.
- Employment: Full time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
About Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center is an academic medical center based in Boston. It operates as a 511-bed facility and serves as the largest essential hospital in New England. The organization provides care across more than 70 specialties and subspecialties. It functions as a nonprofit entity and maintains a staff of over 10,000 employees.
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