Research Analytics Remote-Intern
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring for a Research Analytics Intern!
This position is fully remote!
Overview
The Intern position serves as an educational development opportunity within the Research Analytics team at a large, integrated healthcare system. Under the guidance of experienced analytics and research professionals, the intern will contribute to applied research projects spanning the full research analytics lifecycle, including study design, regulatory compliance (IRB), electronic health record (EHR) data extraction, statistical analysis, and dissemination through presentations and publication.
Assists in completion of various projects and administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and healthcare industry. Coordinates and assists with projects based on operational needs and/or Intern's area of interest. Communicates ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks. This role is designed for individuals interested in advancing both their technical and applied research skillsets while supporting multidisciplinary clinical and academic research initiatives across physician, nursing, and academic partner collaborations (e.g., EVMS and ODU).
Job Description
Duties will vary depending on the department, including:
Assists with day-to-day operations.
Supports colleagues with project tasks and deliverables.
Research Design & Planning: Assists in development of study design, analytic plans, and research protocols in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and academic investigators.
Regulatory & IRB Support: Supports preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, including data management plans, analytic descriptions, and compliance with human subject's protections.
Helps with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports.
Data Extraction & Management: Works with research analysts to extract, transform, and prepare electronic health record (EHR) data (Epic) and other clinical datasets for analysis, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.
Statistical Analysis & Interpretation: Assists in performing basic descriptive and inferential statistical analyses under supervision, contributing to interpretation of findings aligned with study objectives.
Technical Skill Development: Applies and advances technical capabilities in:
SQL for querying structured healthcare datasets
Databricks for data processing and analytics workflows
Epic data structures and reporting environments
Reporting & Dissemination: Prepares tables, figures, and analytic summaries for research reports, presentations, and manuscripts, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
Project Coordination & Communication: Communicates progress on assigned tasks, supports coordination of research activities, and collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Operational & Administrative Support: Assists with scheduling, documentation, and organization of research deliverables to support efficient project execution.
Conducts research and analysis on topics relevant to the department.
Contributes to the development and execution of projects.
Prepares and organizes data for presentations and reports.
Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Education
High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)
Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a college or university at an undergraduate or graduate level or an active military service member seeking a SkillBridge internship.
Certification/Licensure
No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
Basic knowledge of SQL
Basic knowledge of statistics
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring for a Research Analytics Intern!
This position is fully remote!
Overview
The Intern position serves as an educational development opportunity within the Research Analytics team at a large, integrated healthcare system. Under the guidance of experienced analytics and research professionals, the intern will contribute to applied research projects spanning the full research analytics lifecycle, including study design, regulatory compliance (IRB), electronic health record (EHR) data extraction, statistical analysis, and dissemination through presentations and publication.
Assists in completion of various projects and administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and healthcare industry. Coordinates and assists with projects based on operational needs and/or Intern's area of interest. Communicates ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks. This role is designed for individuals interested in advancing both their technical and applied research skillsets while supporting multidisciplinary clinical and academic research initiatives across physician, nursing, and academic partner collaborations (e.g., EVMS and ODU).
Job Description
Duties will vary depending on the department, including:
Assists with day-to-day operations.
Supports colleagues with project tasks and deliverables.
Research Design & Planning: Assists in development of study design, analytic plans, and research protocols in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and academic investigators.
Regulatory & IRB Support: Supports preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, including data management plans, analytic descriptions, and compliance with human subject's protections.
Helps with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports.
Data Extraction & Management: Works with research analysts to extract, transform, and prepare electronic health record (EHR) data (Epic) and other clinical datasets for analysis, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.
Statistical Analysis & Interpretation: Assists in performing basic descriptive and inferential statistical analyses under supervision, contributing to interpretation of findings aligned with study objectives.
Technical Skill Development: Applies and advances technical capabilities in:
SQL for querying structured healthcare datasets
Databricks for data processing and analytics workflows
Epic data structures and reporting environments
Reporting & Dissemination: Prepares tables, figures, and analytic summaries for research reports, presentations, and manuscripts, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
Project Coordination & Communication: Communicates progress on assigned tasks, supports coordination of research activities, and collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Operational & Administrative Support: Assists with scheduling, documentation, and organization of research deliverables to support efficient project execution.
Conducts research and analysis on topics relevant to the department.
Contributes to the development and execution of projects.
Prepares and organizes data for presentations and reports.
Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Education
High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)
Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a college or university at an undergraduate or graduate level or an active military service member seeking a SkillBridge internship.
Certification/Licensure
No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
Basic knowledge of SQL
Basic knowledge of statistics
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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