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Cedars-Sinai · 3 hours ago

Research Intern, Per Diem

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24/hr - $26.30/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Cedars-Sinai is a renowned medical center focused on health equity and cancer research. They are seeking a Research Intern to engage in a mentored research experience centered on breast cancer survivorship and health disparities, with responsibilities including qualitative research methods and community engagement strategies.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop foundational knowledge of qualitative research methods used to study healthcare disparities

Conduct a scoping review of evidence-based community engagement strategies related to breast cancer survivorship

Perform an environmental scan of California-based breast cancer survivorship programs

Gain experience in qualitative data analysis using thematic analysis techniques and qualitative software tools

Participation in a grant-funded study focused on primary care transitions for breast cancer survivors in underserved communities

Qualitative research design and methodology

Survey and interview guide development

Thematic analysis and codebook development

Use of qualitative analysis software (e.g., Atlas.ti)

REDCap data management and secure research data handling

Community engagement strategies in cancer survivorship research

Finalize environmental scan report

Prepare and present findings to the research team

Qualification

Qualitative research methodsThematic analysisQualitative analysis softwareSurvey developmentCommunity engagement strategiesData managementResearch report writing

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have a HS Diploma or GED

Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment

INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship

VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.)

Company

Cedars-Sinai

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Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.

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