The Clinical Research Intern is responsible for learning the basics of a clinical research trial. The goal of the internship is to introduce the student to the concepts of, the lifecycle of, and the execution of clinical trials in medicine. The Clinical Research Intern carries out needed tasks as part of ongoing and future clinical research projects within the designated department. This position is assigned a mentor and works directly with a research team in all aspects of conducting research. The focus of research is determined by the department and this position functions as a supportive role while learning various aspects of conducting clinical trials.

• Assists research team with study start-up and pre-implementation agreement submissions and budget creation.
  
• Assists research team with IRB and regulatory documentation and submissions. Also aides study team in regulatory binder creation and maintenance.
  
• Assists research team with subject recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling. Helps to maintain complete and accurate subject records and binders.
  
• Assists with data extraction, data entry and query resolution.
  
• Works with study team to obtain, label, process and ship research specimens per protocol requirements.
  
• Attends study team meetings, monitoring visits with sponsors and other research related training and meetings. This includes a weekly one hour meeting with assigned mentor and mandatory internship meetings.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable