Biomedical Ethics Intern - Arizona

Mayo Career Site US; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic's Undergraduate Bioethics Internship in Phoenix offers a summer research opportunity under a faculty mentor with a biomedical ethics curriculum and program meetings.

The intern will observe the assigned unit, complete related assignments and reports, and participate in a summer ethics research program at Mayo. Eligibility includes 2.5+ GPA, active full-time student status, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.
• Currently enrolled in school as a full-time student.
• Compensation will be a fixed rate based on the intern’s education level.
• Prior research and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Prior internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe the functions and processes of the assigned work unit.
• Complete internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo and the sponsoring educational facility.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Motivation to learn

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Bioethics Internship is to provide an intern with the opportunity to work on a particular research project for the summer under the direction of a faculty mentor. Students will participate in a biomedical ethics summer curriculum, which includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and meetings with members of the program faculty. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility.

Additional Information can be found at: Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in school as a full-time student
• Compensation will be a fixed rate based on the intern’s education level (e.g., high school student, undergraduate, graduate)
• Prior research and/or healthcare experience preferred
• Prior internship experience preferred

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify. Applicants who are graduating need to be enrolled in a graduate program to be eligible.

Successful Applicants Will Be

• Committed to pursuing career in which they will engage topics in biomedical ethics
• Able to work independently
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated to learn new research methods