Nursing/Healthcare Research Assistant Intern

General Dynamics Information Technology hiring for Nursing/Healthcare Research Assistant Intern jobs in Fort Liberty, NC, US

Intern (Seasonal)

Sponsorship is not available for this role

At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn't be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.

What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry?

GDIT's Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind! Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients' most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT's 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
• Work side-by-side with GDIT Health professionals delivering work for clients.
• Collaborate with a team of peers to perform research designed to inform clinical practice recommendations specific to traumatic brain injury assessment and intervention.
• Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.
• Interact with GDIT leaders.
• Participate in professional development.

How You'll Make this Internship Opportunity Your Own

Our Nursing/Healthcare Research Internship is designed to cultivate proactive, informed healthcare and/or health research professionals. This internship provides individuals with foundational knowledge and skillsets to be successful in future federal government healthcare research and related roles. As an intern in nursing/healthcare research or a related area, you will spend the summer learning by participating in various educational activities and the performance of research assistant activities within an established Traumatic Brain Injury research protocol.

A Day in the Life

• Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals performing Traumatic Brain Injury research on a military installation.
• Conduct clinical study activities as outlined in study protocol and within local and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Recruit, enroll, and obtain informed consent from active-duty military study participants.
• Acquire research phlebotomy skills in order to collect (via venipuncture) and prepare blood for testing.
• Assist in packaging and shipping biological samples to an outside lab.
• Administer symptom surveys and abbreviated cognitive testing instruments.
• Enter data into an established Electronic Data Capture tool (REDCap).
• Assist with required chart abstractions.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Research team in routine planning and project meetings.

The Must-Haves
• Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in nursing, research, or other related healthcare field from a United States-based college or university.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams)
• Genuine interest in healthcare research or related fields.
• CITI Training - Good Clinical Practice and Responsible Conduct of Research
• Security Clearance Level: Tier 1 eligible (must be able to obtain clearance)
• US Citizenship Required
• Location: Ft. Liberty, N.C., On-site

What You'll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with your manager, team members, and customers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities; unafraid to ask questions.
• Proactive approach to seeking out ways to develop yourself and gain new knowledge personally and professionally.

What You Offer as a Stand-Out Candidate
• Previous work experience related to research or healthcare.
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Knowledge of and/or experience with military culture.
• Completion of Junior level course work in a bachelor of Nursing program.
• Phlebotomy training and/or experience.

GDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!

Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
0 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

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Travel Required
Less than 10%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.