Summer Non-Clinical Internship - Research Administration

This position is temporary and/or intermittent in nature.  Length of service is greater than 100 hours.  This will be hybrid work experience, requiring an in-person presence at Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) approximately 1-2 days per week.

Seattle Children’s Center Business Operations office (CBO) seeks an intern to assist in various areas of the research project lifecycle and will divide their time between at least two interdisciplinary Centers. The intern will provide support all aspects of daily operations, including supporting the financial and administrative requirements in grant application preparation, financial reconciliations, progress reporting, and award closeout. This experience will provide the intern with an opportunity to learn about the field of Research Administration and Grants Management and gain exposure to the business and administrative processes required to support research projects at a large research institute.

Seattle Children’s CBO is responsible for research administration support for principal investigators and their research teams at SCRI within its eight Centers. Our eight interdisciplinary Centers (listed below) address areas central to pediatric health and use an “open lab” format to foster a rich, collaborative environment. Investigators draw from different departments, divisions and disciplines to find new cures for childhood diseases faster. The CBO works on the day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations for the Centers, including the management and oversight of operational and research budgets, pre- and post-award management, recruitment and onboarding/offboarding of faculty.

• Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research
• Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development
• Center for Clinical and Translational Research
• Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine
• Center for Global Infectious Disease Research
• Center for Immunity and Immunotherapies
• Center for Respiratory Biology and Therapeutics
• Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research

An ideal candidate brings curiosity, analytical skills, and a desire to learn the wide-ranging impact of research administration within Seattle Children’s and our sponsors and partner institutions.  Training will include an orientation to Seattle Children’s, CBO teams and project areas, and related tools. This role will provide meaningful exposure for those interested in exploring a potential career in research grants management, including Grants and Contract Administrator roles.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:  

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Rising junior from local college or technical school
• Strong desire to engage with Seattle Children’s employees, patients and families
• Strong desire to engage with the community, with a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity and access

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively problem-solve and handle moderately to highly complex problems/issues in standard or emergent situations, and to be innovative and creative
• Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment, often with frequent interruptions
• Able to remain highly organized, work independently and prioritize work from multiple sources; and effectively participate as a team member
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Please prepare to submit the following items as part of your application via the Seattle Children’s online Career portal. Please upload your resume and cover letter as a SINGLE DOCUMENT.

• A resume that includes: (1) applicant name, (2) contact information (address, phone number, email), (3) college and anticipated year of graduation, (4) awards or honors received, (5) volunteer or work experience, and (6) any relevant skills and strengths

• A cover letter that includes responses to the below questions:

  • What year of school are you in? (E.g., rising junior, rising senior, recent graduate)

  • What are your future career goals?

  • What professional development skills would you like to grow or refine?

  • What are your learning goals for this internship experience?

  • Would you be interested in participating in shadowing opportunities with different Seattle Children’s departments? If so, please list your top 3 departments or focus ar