About the role#
The Scientific Research Internship at Woman's Hospital offers students practical experience in clinical research, quality improvement, and data-driven initiatives. You will work alongside investigators, clinicians, and research staff to support hospital projects and women's health research. This role includes a core curriculum on research fundamentals and the opportunity to develop, present, and potentially publish an independent project under staff mentorship.
What you'll do#
- Support clinical research tasks such as participant recruitment, screening, and study visit preparation.
- Observe informed consent processes and study visits.
- Assist with specimen handling and investigational product accountability.
- Prepare regulatory materials and maintain study documentation.
- Complete training on human subjects protection, HIPAA, and protocol reporting.
- Manage research and quality databases through data entry, collection, and auditing.
- Help with quality improvement initiatives by collecting and reporting data.
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings.
- Collaborate with investigators and clinical staff to complete an independent research project.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with at least one year of post-secondary education completed.
- Good academic and behavioral standing.
- Interest in biomedical research, medicine, women's health, or public health.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Basic proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to learn new systems and accept feedback.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience working with teams or the general public is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 18, 2027 to May 21, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
- Compensation: $16.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $18.00 per hour for graduate students.
About Woman's Hospital
Woman's Hospital focuses on the health of women and infants. It opened in 1968 as one of the first specialty hospitals for women in the country. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the nonprofit organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It manages over 8,500 births each year, ranking as the 17th largest delivery service in the United States.
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