Intern/Aide - Pediatrics - Oncology

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7340715 (Ref.No. 25184-en_US)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Summary

The Intern/Aide will support the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center’s Epidemiology and Population Science Program, which focuses on studying risk factors and outcomes related to childhood cancer and hematological diseases. This internship provides hands-on training in epidemiological research methods, including data analysis, quality control, and scientific literature review. The intern will work closely with faculty mentors, participate in research meetings, and contribute to projects aimed at improving prevention and outcomes in pediatric cancer and hematology.

Job Purpose

Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.

Job Duties

Assist with data entry and maintenance of research datasets
Perform quality control (QC) checks on study data
Support analysis of research data under faculty guidance
Conduct reviews of scientific literature related to epidemiological research
Help manage and track laboratory sample inventory as needed
Participate in group meetings with program faculty
Attend one-on-one mentoring sessions with assigned faculty mentor

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in pursuing a career in medical or epidemiological research
Currently pursuing or planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in a science-related field
Prior experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required
Basic understanding of research methods, data handling, or scientific literature is beneficial

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

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