Intern/Aide - Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7342177 (Ref:24784-en_US)
Posted: April 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Intern/Aide will support research activities within the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center as part of a paid summer internship program. This role provides hands-on exposure to clinical and laboratory-based research, while fostering professional development for students interested in pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric healthcare. The intern will receive structured training and mentorship while assisting with essential research and administrative tasks that contribute to ongoing studies.
Job Duties
- Assist with database management related to research studies
- Support inventory management for research and laboratory supplies
- Conduct chart reviews to collect and organize relevant research data
- Participate in sample processing following established research protocols
- Apply foundational research concepts to support active research projects
- Perform general laboratory, computer, and administrative tasks as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently enrolled high school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Interest in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric healthcare, or research
- General laboratory skills or willingness to learn laboratory techniques
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a research team
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
