Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

 

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Job Summary

Summary
Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study.
-Detailed description to be provided by host department.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
No experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Good time management skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Ability to take and follow direction.
- Willingness to learn.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to create opportunities for improving healthcare, therapeutic options, delivery models, quality, and/or training and education. Perform basic molecular biology lab experiments, organize lab notebooks, organize lab reagents, basic animal husbandry and approved procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Carry out the scope of work under the mentorship of a faculty member affiliated with Massachusetts Eye and Ear and/or Harvard University.

· Meet regularly with the Scholar’s mentor to review project progress and milestones.

· Engage in formal and informal discussions with graduate and postgrad students.

· Analysis of data and statistical analysis

· Generate presentations and figures with research data.

· Participate in lab meetings with oral presentations.

· Suggest and discuss methodologies and ideas for the project development.

· Apply engineering principles to the basic science to propose novel systems for therapies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study. Good understanding of basic science concepts, how to use PubMed and other online tools

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).

HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan’s policies and procedures that impact on their job duties.  Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan’s health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution’s privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.

Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

 

Onsite

 

20 Staniford Street

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

 

Grade

2

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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