Biomedical Ethics Intern - Arizona

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Bioethics Internship is to provide an intern with the opportunity to work on a particular research project for the summer under the direction of a faculty mentor. Students will participate in a biomedical ethics summer curriculum, which includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and meetings with members of the program faculty. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility.

Applications must be received by January 19, 2026 at 11:55pm (MST), and must include the following items:

• A cover letter describing your career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to those goals;
• A resume/CV that includes your major and relevant courses, honors, and experiences;
• A 5-10-page writing sample (such as a course paper), preferably on a topic related to biomedical ethics;
• A current, unofficial college transcript;
• Two letters of recommendation from a professor or research mentor. Address letters to Dr. Richard Sharp, Program Director. Letters should be emailed directly by the professor/mentor to [email protected]

Please note : All applications must be submitted directly to Mayo Clinic and not through the Handshake platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in school as a full-time student
• Compensation will be a fixed rate based on the intern’s education level (e.g. undergraduate, graduate)
• Prior research and/or healthcare experience preferred
• Prior internship experience preferred

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify. Applicants who are graduating need to be enrolled in a graduate program to be eligible.

Successful Applicants Will Be:

• Committed to pursuing career in which they will engage topics in biomedical ethics
• Able to work independently
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated to learn new research methods

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $18.77 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Regular business hours, with flexibility for educational and shadowing opportunities.

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Matt Burdick