Description

Schedule :Duration of Internship: Temporary Less than 90 DaysStatus: Non-benefitedHours: 24-29 hours per weekDays: TBD by supervisor

Department: R&I Appl AI & Bioinformatics - 339

The Intern is utilized in various departments. ARUP's culture is one of caring for both the patient and its employees.

About the Supervisor :

Brendan O’Fallon is the Director of Bioinformatics at ARUP. Brendan oversees a group of 10 data scientists, bioinformaticians, and engineers to develop novel algorithms, data analysis and computational pipelines.

Internship Description :

This internship will provide an opportunity for someone interested in machine learning, clinical diagnostics, CLIA requirements and record retention. The intern will work closely with Brendan O’Fallon, Bob Ohgami, and David Ng.

Internship Goals :

Work with team to research novel machine learning applications and algorithms in a data-isolated environment.

Research document storage criteria via CLIA regulations that are outlined in ARUP corporate policies and apply these to our retention needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Techniques Learned from Internship:

This internship is an opportunity for a motivated individual to learn clinical research and project management skills due to the autonomous aspect of the required tasks.

Measurement of New Skills:

The intern will meet weekly with Brendan O’Fallon or David Ng to review progress and performance. The intern will also present work to the applied AI team as needed throughout the course of the internship and at the conclusion to summarize the project.

About ARUP : ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Physical and Other Requirements : Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others. PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or better

Experience

Required

• Pursuing a degree from an Accredited College or University

Preferred

• Major: Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related, or a Master's Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)