Meridian Health Looking for Intern, Research Assistant at New Jersey Full Time

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better – advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Working under the direction of a credentialed PI at Hackensack Meridian Health, the Intern, Research Assistant handles tasks as assigned by physician mentors in the Axelrod Fund. This role will primarily be involved in a research project under a physician mentor with a focus in the area of cancer care. This role provides support as needed and gains on the job experience. The projects are IRB-approved protocols submitted by staff physician mentors.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Intern, Research Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Reviews, collects and analyzes data.
• Reviews reports and manuscript writing.
• Participates in discussions, clinical activities and meetings as directed.
• Assists Department team members with daily operations as assigned.
• Assignments will vary in nature depending on the research laboratory or office the role is placed.
• Works on various projects as needed while gaining a working knowledge of the laboratory and its functions.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA and in process of applying to medical school.
• Excellent organization, problem solving and time management skills.
• Education on human subject research and GCP (CITI Training and Certification).
• Ability to work independently, or in a team, and handle multiple deadline driven tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!