Research Intern - RI Childhood Cancer

Overview

Our research center is seeking a detailed focused undergraduate intern to support essential operations. This hands-on role is vital to maintaining laboratory infrastructure and ensuring safety standards.

Responsibilities

include performing liquid nitrogen tank checks, filling, and swaps, equipment maintenance like defrosting freezers and managing cold rooms. The intern will handle daily laboratory supply needs by managing dishwashing facility runs, autoclaving, and filling pipet tips. Safety readiness is a priority, requiring eye wash station testing and biohazard bin monitoring. Additional tasks include coordinating lab coat cleaning and replenishing water for all labs. Ideal candidates are reliable and eager to gain foundational experience in a professional scientific environment.

Job Description

Summary: Assists in research studies and experiments under supervision. Gathers and analyzes data, prepares reports, and performs administrative tasks. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasional after hours support.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects and ensures they in proper working condition. Assists in laboratory analysis and data interpretation. Assists in the preparation and drafting of research proposals and reports, collecting and collating supporting data. Organizes and maintains laboratory records. Maintains clean laboratory area and equipment. Follows all safety protocols and procedures. Education Requirement: Enrollment in High School or an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate program, preferred. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact efficiently with various audiences.

Experience

• (not specified)
• Physical
• Requirements:
• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold
• Temperatures,
• Fume /Gases /Vapors,
• Hot
• Temperatures,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 11-20 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 41-60 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 61-100 lbs
• Frequently:
• Computer skills,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 0-25 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 26-40 lbs,
• Standing,
• Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision,
• Decision
• Making,
• Depth perception,
• Flexing/extending of neck,
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel
• Additional
• Physical
• Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.