Flexible Biomedical Research Internship – Women's Health

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Woman’s Hospital seeks a Scientific Research Intern to support clinical research, quality improvement, and data-driven initiatives at our Baton Rouge campus. The role offers hands-on experience in biomedical research and women’s health, working alongside experienced professionals.

Assignments vary by department needs and student interests, including regulatory compliance, data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and potential publication of an independent project under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least one year of post-secondary education completed.
• Must be in good academic and behavioral standing, as assessed through an unofficial academic transcript.
• Interest in biomedical research, medicine, women's health, public health, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with computers, data entry, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate progress or barriers.
• Willingness to learn new systems, accept feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• No prior research experience required; experience working with teams or the public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical research activities, including participant recruitment, eligibility screening, study visit preparation, scheduling, and documentation under direct supervision.
• Observe the informed consent process and study visits following applicable research protocols and policies.
• Learn about specimen handling and investigational product accountability procedures with required training.
• Assist with preparing regulatory materials, maintaining study documentation, and supporting research compliance activities.
• Complete required research training and learn about ethical and regulatory requirements including HIPAA and protocol-specific reporting.
• Support research and quality databases, including REDCap, through data collection, entry, abstraction, validation, and auditing.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, monitoring outcomes, and preparing reports.
• Conduct literature reviews, summarize findings, and support research projects and coordination.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, administrators, and research staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university; at least 1 year completed

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Woman’s Hospital seeks a Scientific Research Intern to support clinical research, quality improvement, and data-driven initiatives at our Baton Rouge campus. The role offers hands-on experience in biomedical research and women’s health, working alongside experienced professionals.

Assignments vary by department needs and student interests, including regulatory compliance, data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and potential publication of an independent project under mentorship.