Research Business Operations Summer Intern
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Job Description
About Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG):
MAPMG is a large medical group comprised of over 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals serving over 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. They are committed to making a positive impact on the health and lives of their members and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for their employees. They actively work to address healthcare inequities.
Job Description: Research Business Operations Summer Intern
This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship (June 4, 2025 – August 15, 2025) based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work model. The position is located in their regional office and reports to the Senior Director of Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute. This internship is ineligible for benefits.
Responsibilities: The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the Research team in various business operations aspects, including:
• Supporting the development and refinement of key research operations processes: This includes research participant recruitment, clinical trials billing workflows, grant proposal submissions, compliance tracking, and maintenance of logs. The intern will also assist with general research operations tasks as needed.
• Collaborating with multiple supervisors and team leads: The intern will receive direction from various team members to ensure the smooth execution of research operations.
• Contributing to ongoing efforts to streamline processes: This involves tracking compliance and improving workflow efficiency across research-related activities.
Requirements:
• Education: Must be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Finance, Accounting, Research, or a related field. Recent graduates are not eligible.
• Experience: Ideal candidates will have experience as a graduate research assistant or in a similar role, demonstrating an interest in a healthcare or research business leadership career.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; experience with data analysis tools is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills are essential.
• Location: Candidates must either currently reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and be able to commute to the office as needed.
• Vaccinations: Documentation of the Covid vaccine (2-dose series or J&J 1-dose prior to October 1, 2023, or 1 dose of the most current vaccine) and the influenza vaccine are required as a condition of employment.
• Compensation: The hourly rate ranges from $20.00 to $25.00, based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market data.
Additional Information:
• The internship is a non-exempt position.
• A background check and drug screening are required for external hires.
• MAPMG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and values diversity.
