Summer Science Intern

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Limited housing (extra cost)

Competitive stipend for participants

Job summary

The Summer Science Program at Arkansas Childrens Hospital in Little Rock, co-sponsored by the Department of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, provides outstanding sophomore-, junior-, and senior-level college students with a deep and focused health-related research experience under pediatric scientists.

Participants engage in lab-based experiences in basic and translational biology, clinical investigation, and community

Qualifications

• No education requirements.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Entry level; experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures directly supervised by qualified/licensed/registered AC team members.
• Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age-specific clinical work appropriate for the department as needed.
• Completes documentation of patient records and Quality Control processes as needed.
• Provides patient education and responds to patient and customer concerns as needed.
• May transport patients to other departments.
• May provide assistance with holding/positioning patients as needed.
• May prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Provides comfort measures as needed.
• Utilizes appropriate diagnostic equipment and software as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

No education requirements

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Time Type:

Part time

Summary:

The Summer Science Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, co-sponsored by the Department of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, is intended to provide outstanding sophomore-, junior- and senior-level college students with a deep and focused experience in a health-related research project under the guidance of active pediatric health-focused scientists. Research opportunities include laboratory-based experiences in basic and translational biology, clinical investigation, and community-based research projects. Student scholars will spend eight weeks during their summer primarily engaged in a mentored research project, with additional opportunities for touring hospital units and research facilities as well as shadowing physicians and researchers in rounds and clinics. The Summer Science Program hosts a lecture series for participants highlighting elements of biomedical research including research methodology, introductions to academic pediatrics, and sessions exploring post-graduate educational pathways such as graduate school, medical school and other post-baccalaureate training. Student scholars will present the findings of their research projects to other program participants, mentors, and the Arkansas Children’s research community at the conclusion of the program.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2027

Video Interviews request start the first week of January.

This role is 40 hours a week Monday-Friday and the pay is $15 an hour.

A competitive stipend is offered to program participants.

Limited housing is available, but the costs are not included in stipend support.

2027 Summer Science Program: June 7, 2027 – July 30, 2027.

Required Education:

No education requirements.

Recommended Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience:

Entry Level - Experience Not Required.

• Performs procedures directly supervised by qualified/licensed/registered AC team members.
• Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age-specific clinical work appropriate for the department as needed.
• Completes documentation of patient records and Quality Control processes as needed.
• Provides patient education and responds to patient and customer concerns as needed.
• May transport patients to other departments.
• May provide assistance with holding/positioning patients as needed.
• May prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Provides comfort measures as needed.
• Utilizes appropriate diagnostic equipment and software as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.