Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.
Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.
If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.
Position Summary:
The Research Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a research project investigator and the Director of Medical Physics. As an integral member of the NYPC team, the Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting one or several assigned clinical projects and work closely with other research team members to move the project forward. The Research Assistant will assist Department Leaders with department focused assignments during their temporary assignment. This is an unpaid internship.
Training and Responsibilities:
The training provided pursuant to this internship is for the benefit of the intern.
- Work collaboratively with NYPC Department Leaders across all participating divisions to execute key deliverables
- Provide administrative support by performing general administrative duties including, data entry, filing, record keeping, etc.
- Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, challenges, and possible solutions
- Meet with the assigned supervisor to gain a clear understanding of the projects, their goals and expected outcomes as well as maintain a timeline for the assigned projects
- Participate in team meetings
- Perform clerical/organizational work, quality control, and budget management, if needed
- Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be a College or Graduate Student, or above, major in STEM
- High degree of organizational talents, data collection and analysis skills
- Able to balance multiple priorities effectively and consistently
- Ability to take ownership, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Hands on experience with medical software and MS Office
- Must have a strong commitment to patient experience and customer service
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Programming skills preferred
About the Area:
New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.
The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Skills Required
- Current college or graduate student, or above, majoring in STEM
- Strong organizational skills
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities effectively and consistently
- Ability to take ownership, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Hands-on experience with medical software and Microsoft Office
- Strong commitment to patient experience and customer service
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Programming skills
What We Do
ProHEALTH is a multi-specialty physician group serving Long Island and the New York metropolitan area. Its physicians and care teams provide primary, specialty, and urgent care across numerous disciplines, supported by clinical laboratories and medical technology. The practice emphasizes comprehensive patient care and is part of Optum, within a regional network of providers serving patients throughout the area, with a broad footprint of care locations.
