About Discovery Life Sciences:
Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.
Position Summary:
Discovery is seeking a motivated intern to join our Quality Assurance team for the upcoming summer semester. This role will provide hands-on experience by assisting in the development and maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System supporting advanced analytical technology areas (e.g. biospecimens, cell services, histology, etc.).
Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in life sciences preferred or other related fields such as legal may be considered
- Interest in quality assurance in the biotechnology industry
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to conduct research and interpret complex concepts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a variety of Quality Assurance (QA) activities, projects, and initiatives, including process improvement and harmonization, and audit prep
- Participates in supplier qualification activities, including follow-ups, downloading certificates, etc.
- General administrative activities such as scanning and filing of relevant QA documents
- Maintain databases for supplier data
- Compile periodic quality metrics
- Provides support for members of the QA team at various sites
Benefits of Internship:
- Gain practical experience in quality assurance and understand the value and impact in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector
- Learn the role of a specialty lab service provider in clinical trials and the drug development lifecycle
- Exposure to international standards and global regulatory frameworks such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects impacting quality and compliance
Compensation and Benefits:
- This is a “for credit” internship. The selected candidate will not be entitled to compensation, benefits, or paid time off.
Location and work hours:
- Onsite in Huntsville, AL
- Part-time – Monday - Friday - 6 to 20 hours per week during the Summer 2026 semester
- Specific work schedule to be discussed based on school schedule
We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.
Apply Now to join our team!
Visit dls.com/careers for more details.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in life sciences preferred or other related fields
- Interest in quality assurance in the biotechnology industry
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to conduct research and interpret complex concepts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Discovery Life Sciences, the Biospecimen and Biomarker Specialists™, is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials integrated with expert multi-omic analytical services to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. Our robust biospecimen and biomarker platform is optimized for speed and large scale capacity. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously as a single vendor - eliminating time consuming and inefficient transfers of biospecimens or data between different vendors. We offer one of the largest recallable donor pools, Research Use Only (RUO) and clinical-grade (GMP) fresh and cryopreserved human cellular materials to support cell and gene therapy programs at any scale from start to finish. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation. Visit www.dls.com to learn more
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