Biomedical Ethics Intern - Arizona

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA/FSAs

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic’s Undergraduate Bioethics Internship offers students hands-on research experience during the summer, guided by a faculty mentor. The program includes a biomedical ethics curriculum, with sessions on research methods and meetings with program faculty.

Interns observe the functions of the assigned work unit, complete internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo and the hosting educational facility. The duration and timing will be arranged with the intern and sponsoring facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.
• Currently enrolled 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

• The intern will observe the functions and processes of the assigned work unit.
• The intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience and provide benefit to the work unit.
• The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Motivation to learn

Education

Currently enrolled in school

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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

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.

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

Top applicants will be invited to participate in a brief phone interview to discuss specific skills and areas of interest. Final decisions will be made in part based on applicants' interests and availability of appropriate mentors.

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

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

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $18.31 per hour

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Regular business hours, with flexibility for educational and shadowing opportunities.

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the EOE is the Law. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Matt Burdick