What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intern (Vavvas) position at Mass General Brigham?
Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Summary
Job Summary
Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Student will learn how to perform basic research as a part of the Ines and Fredrick Yeatts lab
Essential Functions
Enrolled at a college and/or university in good academic standing. - Prior experience in an office and/or research/laboratory setting preferred.
Working Conditions
Lab setting.
Physical Requirements
Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan’s policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan’s health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution’s privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
325 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Summary
Job Summary
Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
- Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study.
- Detailed description to be provided by host department.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Good time management skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Ability to take and follow direction.
- Willingness to learn.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Student will learn how to perform basic research as a part of the Ines and Fredrick Yeatts lab
Essential Functions
- Read, analyze and summarize published literature
- Develop an understanding of basic research
- Attend relevant meetings
- Perform chemical inventory
- Assist in lab where appropriate
- Observe all laboratory techniques and prepare a laboratory training manual at the end of the internship
Enrolled at a college and/or university in good academic standing. - Prior experience in an office and/or research/laboratory setting preferred.
Working Conditions
Lab setting.
Physical Requirements
Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan’s policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan’s health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution’s privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
325 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
