Intern/Aide - Part-time - Pediatrics Nutrition

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a part-time Intern/Aide in Pediatrics Nutrition. The role supports a biomedical research team, with training in data collection, entry, and specimen handling. It is ideal for students in biology, nutrition, or related fields seeking hands-on experience.

Responsibilities include data management, collaboration with researchers, and assisting with visits and materials. Part-time schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
• Background in biology, nutrition, public health, biochemistry, kinesiology, or related fields.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Learns to contribute to a biomedical research team.
• Learns how data and specimens are collected to support a research study.
• Learns how to enter and double check research data.
• Collaborates with more experienced team members.
• Prepares paper templates and specimen collection supplies for research visits.
• Learns how to double check and resolve research records for fidelity.
• Speaks with research volunteers and participants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology background

Nutrition background

Public health awareness

Biochemistry

Kinesiology

Education

Current student in high school or higher education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree

Job description

Intern/Aide - Part-time - Pediatrics Nutrition

Job Description

Job Title: Intern/Aide - Part-time - Pediatrics Nutrition

Division: Pediatrics

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $14/hour - $21.63/hour

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

Dr Moran's lab in the Department of Pediatrics is looking for Intern/aide position to be filled with background in Biology, nutrition, public health, biochemistry, kinesiology, or related fields. The intern/aide will be trained to follow rules and regulations pertaining to human research, work with human subjects' data, data entry, material preparation for data and specimen collection, how to function as part of a biomedical research team. This is part-time position with 10 hours/week.

For more information about the lab, please refer to the link below:

https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/nancy-e-moran-lab

Job Duties

• Learns to contribute to a biomedical research team.
• Learns how data and specimens are collected to support a research study.
• Learns how to enter and double check research data.
• Collaborates with more experienced team members.
• Prepares paper templates and specimen collection supplies for research visits.
• Learns how to double check and resolve research records for fidelity.
• Speaks with research volunteers and participants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in biology, nutrition, public health, biochemistry, kinesiology, or related fields.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.