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IT Intern

CompanyPHARPOINT RESEARCH INC
LocationDurham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Coordinates technical aspects of Information Systems processes, including help desk triage and IT asset inventory control. Supports server, network, and telecom operations while maintaining IT infrastructure and documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
116
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
A contract research organization (CRO) built for collaboration. PharPoint is a CRO that works collaboratively alongside likeminded sponsors and study partners to keep deliverable timelines clear, trial data current, and study goals in focus. Our cross-functional alignment and planning removes the silos and last-minute scrambles that can slow down clinical trial timelines and put participant health at risk – helping you meet clinical milestones with confidence. PharPoint has been helping sponsors design and deliver successful studies since 2007. We know no two studies are the same, and work attentively and adaptively to fit your unique goals, timelines, and challenges. PharPoint's services include: Clinical trial consulting, clinical operations, project management, data management, medical monitoring, biostatistics, statistical programming, medical writing, pharmacokinetics, and study rescue. ---- RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT: Unsuspecting job seekers have reported receiving unsolicited contacts by phone, email, text, online recruitment services (including LinkedIn) and bogus websites from individual(s) purporting to be or represent PharPoint recruiters. Be advised that PharPoint does not extend unsolicited employment offers and all candidates must go through a formal interview process to be considered for an offer of employment. Full statement: https://pharpoint.com/careers/recruitment-fraud-alert/
About the Role

Description

BASIC SUMMARY:

Coordinates technical aspects of Information Systems processes and projects under direction of IT Management. Responsibilities include: supporting help desk triage, control and inventory of IT assets throughout the enterprise, support of PharPoint’s server/network/telecom operations and support of IT infrastructure, and performing maintenance and research of IT initiatives.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Information Systems projects and initiatives.
  • Support Information Systems project team members.
  • Support operational technical requirements.
  • Triage of helpdesk ticketing system to appropriate IT staff.
  • Inventory control of PharPoint IT assets.
  • Desktop/Laptop support, installation, and modification.
  • Documentation review/creation of IT processes, software/hardware configuration guides, and user manuals.
  • Monitor all internal information systems and assist in required maintenance.
  • Comply with PharPoint’s data integrity & business ethics requirements.
  • Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to PharPoint quality standards and SOP’s.
  • Ensure that departmental equipment is maintained in good working condition and that departmental area(s) are maintained in a clean and orderly condition. 
  • Adhere to all aspects of PharPoint’s quality system.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: High School diploma. Progress in obtaining Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent strongly encouraged.
  • Experience: Experience in a professional environment desired. 
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Certification/Licensure: None.
  • Other: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and type/work at a computer.  
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee must be able to lift 50lbs or more.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Occasional work will be required in areas where computer equipment provides a higher level of noise.


COMMENTS:

  • This position requires occasional domestic/international travel.
  • This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.



Key Skills
Help Desk TriageIT Asset ManagementServer SupportNetwork OperationsTelecom SupportIT InfrastructureDesktop SupportLaptop InstallationTechnical DocumentationSystem MonitoringHardware ConfigurationUser Manual Creation
Categories
TechnologyCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative