Intern, Epidemiology, Data Science & Evaluation-Remote American Heart Association

Ohsu-Psu; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

American Heart Association is seeking a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. This remote role offers hands-on experience with national surveillance and healthcare datasets, epidemiologic analyses, and producing statistical reports.

The internship provides exposure to SOP development, data management, and collaboration with epidemiologists and volunteers to support annual publications.

Responsibilities

• Extracting, analyzing and summarizing prevalence, mortality, and health care utilization data from national datasets.
• Assisting with collection, management, analysis, and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke data.
• Creating and updating statistical tables, figures, charts, and supporting documentation for scientific reports and publications.
• Developing and maintaining SOPs, analytic documentation, and process guides for data extraction, analysis, reporting, and QA activities.
• Collaborating with epidemiologists, data scientists, and volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publication activities.

Job description

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The Data Science & Evaluation team is seeking a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. This position provides hands-on experience working with national surveillance and healthcare datasets, conducting epidemiologic analyses, producing statistical reports, and developing procedures that support high-quality, reproducible public health research.

The American Heart Association's Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Location: Remote
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Extracting, analyzing and summarizing prevalence, mortality, and health care utilization, expenditure and outcome data using national data sets (i.e., NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, HCUP, MEPS, etc.).
• Assisting with the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke-related data.
• Creating and updating statistical tables, figures, charts, and supporting documentation for scientific reports and publications.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytic documentation, and process guides for data extraction, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborating with epidemiologists, data scientists, and scientific volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publication activities.