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Intern - Research in Translational Science

HonorHealth
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
850 North 5th Street (Show on map)
May 12, 2026
Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 850 N 5th St Phoenix, AZ 85004 Category: Research Operations Shift: Day Department: HRI-Center for Translational Science Monday-Friday Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY A Research Intern in Translational Science bridges basic research with clinical practice by assisting with projects such as biomarker discovery, helping craft and execute clinical protocols with clinical team members, evaluating drug targets and their drug ability, and applying computational and statistical methods on biological and clinical data to develop new treatments and diagnostics. The intern will support a Principal Investigator or Senior Researcher at the HonorHealth Research Institute Center for Translational Science by assisting with laboratory experiments, analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, preparing study documentation, and assisting in manuscript preparation. The Research Intern will ultimately develop skills and insights to help them move to a clinical research position when appropriate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Lab Work: Processing biological samples such as blood and tissue, performing molecular techniques like IHC, PCR, Western blots, and cell culture, and developing new assays. Data Analysis: Help analyze bioinformatics data, develop predictive models, and perform quality control on datasets using statistical software. Documentation and Reporting: Keep detailed lab or project logs; prepare summaries, presentations, or progress reports. Study Support: Assisting with protocol design, drafting documents, and managing study data for preclinical or clinical studies. Literature Reviews: Search, read, and summarize existing research or scholarly articles. Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, attend meetings, brainstorm, and troubleshoot issues. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelors Enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's or master's degree program in biology, psychology, population science, biochemistry, bioinformatics, computational or computer science, genetics, mathematics, or a related discipline. Required EXPERIENCE A strong scientific interest with a foundational understanding of biology and familiarity with research methodologies and data analysis basics. Required Hands-on experience with molecular biology and biochemical techniques or knowledge in at least one programming/scripting language (R, Python), statistics, and scientific writing. Preferred LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS We're all in for your career.