Student Intern, Syndemics Lab Computer Science

Company: Boston Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Position: Student Intern, Syndemics Lab Computer Science Location: Boston, MASchedule: 40 hours per week, temporaryABOUT BMC:At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.You'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. POSITION SUMMARY:The Syndemics Lab at Boston Medical Center is seeking a web development intern for Summer 2024 (June 2024-August 2024). This intern would be responsible for working with lab software engineers to design and implement a modern web application for end users to run simulation models developed by the lab. This web application is part of a lab research project intended to result in publications, harm reduction policy impact, and advanced research techniques for epidemiologists across the country.The ideal applicants will have an interest in web development techniques, be comfortable asking questions without known answers, and a basic understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (React/Remix preferred). An understanding of cloud technologies is a plus but not required. Able to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EDT. If in Boston we offer hybrid work, otherwise this position can be fully remote.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns will be working directly with Lab Software Engineers in all aspects of their job. They will be:

• Implementing a Modern Web Application
  • HTML, CSS, JS
    • Interpreting End-User Feedback to iteratively improve design and UI/UX
      • Safely calling internal APIs and libraries with user provided data
        • Ensuring good code management/documentation/testing across lab
          • git, auto-documentation, CI/CD, unit testing, etc.JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:
            • Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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              • Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties
                
              • Ability to work independently
                
              • Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
                
              • Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments
                
              • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required. Knowledge or ability to learnMinitab.
                ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn't dictate health. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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