Grant Writer Intern

About this Job

This internship is suitable for anyone who is interested in a career that requires manuscript writing, research or funding such as in medicine, research and development, academia or non-profit sector. 

As the Grant Writer Intern at Esurgi, you will research scientific literature, apply academic knowledge to solve industry problems, write and apply to grant applications for a device that treats people with chronic low back pain. 

Job Responsibilities and Experience gained upon completion:

• Participate in the grant writing process for proposals. 
• Become familiar with grant applications to organizations such as, NIH and NSF.
• Conduct literature research in chronic low back pain.
• Complete elements of grant applications.
• Outreach medical consultants and experts in biomedical technology. 
• Conduct research to find potential sources of grants for Esurgi.
• Participate in writing up the selected grant proposals. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior experience in scientific writing, grant writing, proposal writing or project writing in healthcare. 
• Pursuing or have a four-year degree in healthcare, biology, biotechnology, kinesiology, physical therapy, or any related field. 
• Researching scientific literature skills, e.g., comfortable conducting literature review using Google Scholar, PubMed, and other sources. 
• Organizational and time-management skills. 
• Self-motivated and detail oriented. 
• Ability to work remotely, independently and as part of a collaborative team. 

Preferred Qualification:

• Students who have writing experience in the sciences or have taken an upper-division writing course. 
• Knowledge of grants and grant development 
• Familiarity with research methodology 
• Undergraduate of Graduate studies in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Biomedical Science or other related fields.  

About Our Internships 

A typical internship at Esurgi is essentially a special project in the work setting. The interns will be assigned a mentor with an executive background. The intern and the mentor will develop an internship plan. This will be based on the intern’s educational background, career goals, and realistic (preferably interdisciplinary / team) projects within the Esurgi sphere. The plan includes objectives, success factors, and deliverables. The intern and mentor will meet regularly to review the progress and plan of the intern. 

• This internship is intended for students to gain entry-level job experience.
• This internship is Unpaid, is applicable for credit, curricular practical training (CPT) or optional practical training (OPT).

Summary of Outcomes

• Strong internship program with the opportunity for individualized mentorship. 
• Ability to be part of an interdisciplinary team and work in an innovative environment. 
• Build connections in the healthcare and biotechnology industries. 
• Be able to proficiently write a scientific document, that includes 100 plus peer-reviewed references
• Become comfortable in communicating with professionals, stakeholders and experts.

Why ESURGI?

• We have a strong internship program, where interns work directly with an outward-facing executive. 
• You will be gaining a great mentorship with one of our executives with a background as a Faculty Medical Instructor and Research Associate in institutions such as UCLA. 
• Increase your presence in the healthcare community.  
• Opportunity for individualized mentorship 
• Ability to be part of an interdisciplinary team and work in an innovative environment 
• We offer flexible hours and a 100% remote working environment and credit. 

About Us

Esurgi is a biotechnology company committed to delivering Real-time Healthcare worldwide to Improve Lives and the relationships between healthcare providers and their patients. 

Our Mission is using solid science and common-sense application of technology to improve healthcare delivery, we strive to achieve accessibility through reduction of overall costs and improve quality of life through our products. By detecting individual biomechanical concerns early, automating repeatable tasks, and simplifying the administration of products. We are working tirelessly to develop our flagship product, the Biostablizer for improving lower back pain recovery.  

Enhancing preservation of health and improving quality of life is part of what we do at Esurgi. By partnering with us and exploring the possibilities of our products, our clients enter a dynamic relationship where we find solutions that best fit their needs as well as those of their patients. Rather than simply examining patient symptoms, we want our clients to be equipped with interactive tools that make it clear to their patients how their lifestyle can be improved to prevent potential future injuries. 

Esurgi executives have built and developed successful technology companies. One of the companies in Fortune Magazine as the World's Most Admired Companies and Forbes Fast Tech 25. Our executives also include a former medical researcher from UCLA. 

Esurgi provides EEO.