For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
A brighter future is possible with you.
We are currently seeking a Public Health Research Intern to work with our Public Health Research Group for summer 2027. This position is located in Columbus OH, or US Remote.
The Public Health Research Intern will support a variety of tasks and activities in social, behavioral, clinical, and survey operations research. The selected candidate will be responsible for study related support, including developing study-specific materials and literature reviews; providing support for data entry, verification, management, and analysis; contributing to scientific writing, and other technical activities as needed. Familiarity with research methodology and a detail oriented approach are essential for success in this position.
- Support various methods of data collection from human subjects, which might include, conduct of focus groups or cognitive interviews.
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Handling and tracking of respondent incentives; distribution of study progress reports to project management staff and/or clients.
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Enter study data and provide independent verification of other staff’s entry work to ensure a high level of data quality.
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Provide support for data management.
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Conduct literature reviews and environment scans (e.g., review articles and documents, abstract information, summarize findings).
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Contribute to meeting facilitation, meeting support and coordination
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Organize and maintain data and materials related to complex public health and healthcare quality tasks
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Contribute discrete sections of writing for use in scientific publications and presentations, under the direction and guidance of senior staff.
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Perform assigned technical tasks in a timely manner, as requested.
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Perform job duties with discretion and professionalism.
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Ability to treat as highly confidential all data and information collected as part of day-to-day operations.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biology/chemistry, psychology, behavioral medicine, sociology, communications or a related field.
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Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA, NVivo) experience preferred.
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Conscientious work ethic, extreme attention to detail and reliability.
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Excellent communication (verbal and writing) skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to support multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Must be a US Person as defined by US export laws.
The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $40.00 per hour. Internship pay is benchmarked against national averages taking into consideration a student's major and year in school.
Preparing You for Career Success
The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
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Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
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Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
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Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
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Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals
Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?
If so, we are ready to support you with:
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Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
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Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
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Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
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Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
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Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
