Student Intern, Ophthalmology Research

BMC is hiring a Student Intern, Ophthalmology Research in Boston, MA (on-site). Pay stated by the employer: $15.00-$20.00/hr. Posted November 11, 2026. Checked against the employer's posting on November 13, 2026.

Position: Student Intern Department: BMC Eye Clinics Location: Boston, MA Schedule: Per Diem, On-site POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the department director or manager, provides analytical and administrative assistance to department staff.

Responsible for participating in department meetings as necessary, data collection & analysis, and other duties as necessary to support the successful completion of project / initiative work.

Duties may vary based on the department’s need but may include projects such as updating content on the website, updating and maintaining databases/links, and providing general support to the department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides a wide variety of administrative and general support duties in assigned areas. • Collaborates with staff on special projects, prepares related spreadsheets and other documents as required • Completes data collection, data analysis and other duties as necessary for successful completion of the department’s projects and initiatives.

• May assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

• Participate in clinic assigned tasks such as performing basic eye exams (visual fields, visual acuity). The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.

The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: • Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties • Ability to work independently • Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills • Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required.

Knowledge or ability to learn Minitab. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries.

Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health. Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to  Talentacquisition@bmc.

org  or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. COMPENSATION RANGE: $15.00 - $20.00/hr. Compensation Range: $0.01- $0.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications.

However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams.

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