Champ Research Intern

The Children’s Hospital Additive Manufacturing for Pediatrics (CHAMP) 3d Labs aims to cultivate experience in additive manufacturing/3D design and implement these skills into collaborative opportunities throughout the hospital to create new models and devices. The CHAMP team collaborates with departments across the hospital on various models needed in areas such as medical training, patient education, surgical planning, and device development.

The CHAMP internship includes four tracks for applicants to choose from, which you will indicate when you apply through the Forms link below.

• Engineering interns will gain hands-on experience designing, segmenting, and printing models.
• Research interns will design, run, and analyze a study of printing applications and workflow implementation.
• Medical illustration interns will collaborate with the staff medical illustrator to create materials that support clinical, educational, and research needs.
• Human Factors interns will gain experience applying their skills to support operational and device projects.

All interns will gain familiarity with various groups across the hospital under the guidance of CHAMP engineers, radiologists, and clinical researchers.

This is a paid internship opportunity. DISCLOSURE: Stipend levels can be modified based on the specific terms, length and duties of the internship/assignment.

Hours & Location: 20 hours per week for 8-10 weeks this Summer

Minimum of 2 days per week on-site at CHOP Philadelphia Campus (3401 Civic Center Blvd.) required for in-person tutorials and tours. The intern's on-site work days are flexible, but some program activities have specific dates as scheduled. Off-site work hours are flexible.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in a degree or training program in a related field

Experience with the design and/or research process

Strong organizational & communication skills

Eagerness to learn new concepts

Either CAD experience, general anatomy, or healthcare knowledge

Job Responsibilities

Lead independent projects from ideation through fruition

Document results for use in research manuscripts or presentation

Provide design and/or process support for various projects

Organize and prioritize work tasks appropriately

Communicate well with team members

Miscellaneous tasks as assigned

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees and interns feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Apply by March 8th 2024 at https://forms.office.com/r/Y8C6NGZ1k3

Any questions, please contact:

Elizabeth Silvestro
silvestro@chop.edu
Department of Radiology’s CHAMP Lab
Children’s Hospital Additive Manufacturing for Pediatrics
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19104