Are you ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world impact? As a Scientific Writing & Data Analytics Intern, you’ll gain hands-on industry experience in scientific communication and data analysis while contributing to projects that help shape the future of personalized medicine. You’ll work alongside experts, learn industry tools, and help transform data into insights.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY: We work with pharmaceutical leaders and biotech innovators to develop and implement diagnostic tests that make personalized medicine a reality. Our research helps inform treatment decisions, enables clinical trial enrollment, and advances the future of precision healthcare.
ABOUT OUR TEAM: We turn complex lab data into clear, useful information for scientists and industry experts. We craft reports that explain research findings, visualize results, and communicate data accurately to support decision-making. You’ll be part of a team that bridges the gap between the lab and industry leaders, helping ensure scientific findings are communicated in a compelling and meaningful way.
WE ARE SEEKING: Students currently pursuing a degree in life sciences or related field with strong writing skills and problem-solving mindsets who are interested in the process of analyzing and communicating scientific results through written reports. They should be eager to learn and receptive to guidance.
INTERNSHIP COMPONENTS:
- Interact with our team to gain knowledge and experience through guided assignments.
- Learn the background of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and its use in assay development, validation, and clinical trial testing.
- Learn the basics of data analysis in Excel including formatting, formulas, graphing, and basic statistics.
- Learn the basics of tissue histology and pathology to identify tumor cells and perform microscopic imaging using digital software and physical microscopes with cameras and imaging programs.
- Follow the structure of our scientific reports in Word to compile the Summary, Materials & Methods, Results, Figures, Tables, and Graphs for IHC assay transfer studies between laboratories.
- Complete necessary requirements for college credit and present culmination of internship experience to the Discovery Scientific Writing & Data Analytics Team.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE:
- Onsite in Newtown, PA
- Part-time - Approximately 15 hours per week
- Summer (Early June - Late July)
We value diversity of all kinds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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