Research Intern

Inova

Applications Closed

Posted 8 days ago

Internship

Fairfax, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will provide expertise within their field of study and serve as a project assistant or lead for specific initiatives. They are expected to interact effectively with staff and management while increasing their independence and decision-making ability.

Qualifications

You are a current student or recent graduate pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree. You can interact effectively with management and staff, work independently or as part of a team, and communicate effectively with mentors.

Must Have Skills for ATS

hybrid work

Job Description

Inova Research Center is seeking a dedicated Intern to join the team. This role will be PRN: hybrid- shift /days vary.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits: 

  • State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

  • Free Parking for all employees

  • Exclusive savings opportunities for in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Intern Job Responsibilities:

  • Able to interact effectively with management, staff and other personnel, and work independently, and/or as part of a team.
  • Provides expertise within the field of specialty and/or study. Increases knowledge of area of study and or specialty.
  • Communicates effectively with mentor(s) and over time demonstrate greater independence and decision-making ability.
  • Serves as project assistant or lead for specific initiatives across the Inova Health System.

Intern Additional Requirements:

  • Work schedule: Hybrid – varies.

  • Education: Current student or recent graduate of an accredited associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program. 


We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
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