General Research Intern
The Research Division of Essential Access Health offers reproductive health internships in clinical research designed for people seeking exposure to many aspects of conducting clinical trials including general regulatory requirements, study protocols and procedures, informed consent process, screening prospective study participants, data collection, data cleaning/analysis, and report preparation. We specialize in FDA regulated clinical trials of contraceptive products such as IUDs, hormonal rings, pills, and patches, and male and female condoms. Our sponsors include the National Institutes of Health, nonprofit organizations such as PATH and the Gates Foundation, and major pharmaceutical companies.
Individual assignment will depend on intern’s interests, experience and education. This is an unpaid internship that can be located in either our Los Angeles or Berkeley office. Typical assignment totals 200 -1040 hours / 10 - 40 hours per week.
Learning Objectives for Internship includes some or all of the following:
- Become familiar with all aspects of the conduct of clinical trials
- Gain experience in eligibility screening of prospective study participants
- Gain experience in the collection of study data
- Become familiar with the reporting of data obtained in a clinical trail
- Gain knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCPs) and regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials
- Gain knowledge in contraception and women’s health
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Desired
- Research or medical experience
- College degree related to research and/or medicine
Interested candidates should follow instructions provided at:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Essential Access offers a competitive salary + benefits. Essential Access is an M/F, Disabled, and Vet EEO/AA Employer.