The opportunity
The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 8-Friday, August 14, 2026. In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. Interns will earn $17.50-$21.50/hour.
This role is hybrid (3-4 days/week onsite) at 401 Park Drive, Boston. Specific work hours will be determined by the supervisor.
What you'll do
- Support the Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center (FNNDSC through projects focused on developing and implementing novel in vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to study the placenta and developing fetus
- Collaborate with other investigators, research fellows, and CRAs in a multidisciplinary research environment
- Help maintain study documentation and manage databases (Excel, REDCap, OnCore)
- Assist with segmentation and analysis of MRI images
- Support participant recruitment (e.g., identifying and contacting potential participants, screening, consenting, etc.)
- Observing and assisting with MRI research scans
- Attending research seminars
- Presenting at lab meetings
- Shadowing medical professionals
- Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding
- Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities
What you'll get
- Hands-on experience with project coordination and study recruitment
- Patient-facing time in-clinic and at research MRI scans
- Data management and analysis skills Develop job-ready skills for the healthcare industry
- Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways
- Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program
- Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development
- MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026
Who you are
- You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare
- Coursework in biology, anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, or a related field preferred
* Detail-orientated, strong organizational and time-management skills
* Excellent communicator, empathetic, and compassionate
* Pre-medical or research-oriented student with an interest in neuroscience, imaging, or maternal-fetal health
Recruitment process
- Internship opportunities: We encourage students to review the posted COACH internship opportunities and to apply to no more than three postings.
- Resume review & interviews: Applications will be reviewed, and screenings and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Resumes are required; if you need assistance developing a resume, please engage with your school career center or contact coach@childrens.harvard.edu.
- Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Decisions regarding program acceptance will be made in March.
- Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. This includes:
- Scheduling an appointment during one of our on-site onboarding days
- Obtaining appropriate work permits and documentation, as needed
- Proof of Employment Eligibility
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. |
Boston Children's Hospital
$17.50-$21.50 Hourly
dental insurance, 403(b)
Jan 05, 2026