Student Intern-30942

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a part-time research intern to assist with computational and laboratory tasks within the Preventive Medicine-Res Adm department. The role supports data collection, analysis, and documentation under supervision, with a focus on rigorous notebook records and collaborative project work.

The position requires a high school diploma or current college enrollment in good standing, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school graduate required; college students in good academic standing will be considered.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs research under the supervision of a designated manager and a specific research project.
• Use computer software to collect and analyze experimental data.
• Maintains a thorough lab notebook of all experiments performed.
• Maintains and submits primary and summary documentation of laboratory work to principal investigator or designee.
• Participates in laboratory meetings including journal clubs and research updates and attends other relevant seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

College student in good standing

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Preventive Medicine-Res Adm
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 4 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $17.05-26.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the research team, the Intern will perform computational, technical, or laboratory procedures and carry out experiments or tests. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

• High school graduate required. College students in good academic standing will also be considered.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, set goals, and manage complicated tasks.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidential information.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Ability to read code/write code in Python, R, MATLAB, C++, or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Performs research under the supervision of a designated manager and a specific research project.
• Use computer software to collect and analyze experimental data.
• Maintains a thorough lab notebook of all experiments performed.
• Maintains and submits primary and summary documentation of laboratory work to principal investigator of designee.
• Participates in laboratory meetings including journal clubs and research updates and attends other relevant seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.