About the role#
Mayo Clinic in Arizona offers paid internships for high school and college students. These positions provide a learning and training experience through project-based work. Each project lasts for a maximum of one year. Your specific responsibilities will depend on your course of study and the business unit to which you are assigned.
What you'll do#
- Complete a specific project that provides a learning opportunity.
- Perform tasks tailored to your academic background.
- Apply communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word for daily tasks.
What you'll need#
- Currently registered as a full-time student.
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Authorization to work in the United States for the full duration of the internship.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
- Preferred experience includes prior research, health care, or internship roles.
- Majors considered include Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, Computer Science, and Business Administration.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona.
- The role is paid and full-time.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, including the F-1 STEM OPT extension.
- Relocation, housing, and transportation assistance are not provided.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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