Clinical Trials Program Intern

mer internship program runs for about 12 weeks with a start date of May 29th and end date of August 14th. Click here to learn more about MAPMG’s Internship Program.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to a Clinical Trials Program Supervisor, the Clinical Trials Program Intern will support clinical research initiatives within the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute. This role provides exposure to the structure and operations of the Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States healthcare system while assisting with clinical trial coordination, project management, and research program administration. You will collaborate with clinical research coordinators, physician researchers, and organizational leadership to support operational and regulatory components of clinical trials embedded within a healthcare delivery system.

You can expect to:
• Develop documentation and tracking tools that support clinical trial operations and research program coordination.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and program materials related to clinical trial recruitment, study progress, and compliance monitoring.
• Partner with clinical research coordinators, physician investigators, and research staff to support study implementation activities.
• Provide project coordination support by tracking study milestones, monitoring data queries, and assisting with trial feasibility assessments.
• Lead or assist with reviewing essential regulatory documents to ensure completeness and compliance across study sites.
• Oversee or support the preparation and tracking of Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee (EC) submissions and approvals.
• Administer operational support for research activities, including drafting or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and supporting training documentation for research teams.

What is required:
• Must be a current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in Public Health, Health Sciences, Pre-Medicine, or a related field; Recent college graduates are ineligible for the internship program.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Previous experience in clinical research, healthcare operations, or research administration is a plus.
• Interest or coursework related to clinical trials, research administration, healthcare systems, or research compliance.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and data tracking tools is preferred; familiarity with dashboards or reporting tools (e.g., Excel or Power BI) is a plus.
• Will be expected to complete CITI Human Subjects Research certification.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, organizational ability, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to commute to the Washington, D.C. regional office as needed.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

The starting hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $25.00, which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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