2027 Future Talent Program – Bioanalytical Sciences – Intern

Position Description

The mission of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) at Our Company is to advance the therapeutic pipeline through cutting-edge analytical and biochemical data, strengthened molecular design, and mechanistic insights that inform translational modeling and support the development of safe and effective medicines. Within this mission, Bioanalytical Sciences play a critical role in enabling lead molecule screening, data-driven decision-making, and advancement of promising therapeutic candidates. This internship provides an opportunity to support the development of a Design of Experiments (DOE)-guided decision tree for robust bioanalytical method development, while gaining hands-on exposure to modern bioanalytical technologies and contributing to a practical framework with real-world application.

Project Overview

Bioanalytical assays often require optimization of multiple interdependent parameters and traditional one-factor-at-a-time optimization can be time-consuming and may not fully capture interactions between critical assay variables. The intern will review common bioanalytical method-development workflows and identify key assay parameters that influence performance of the assay. Using DOE principles, the intern will organize these variables into a structured framework for screening, prioritization, and optimization. The project will also include development of a practical decision tree that connects assay performance challenges with recommended experimental next steps. The final framework will help support a more standardized, efficient, and data-driven approach for developing robust, fit-for-purpose bioanalytical assays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to think critically and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Analyze experimental and operational bioanalytical datasets.
• Support development of automated tools for data review, visualization, and reporting.
• Assist with assay performance investigations and trend analyses.
• Prepare technical summaries and presentations of project findings.

Required Education

• Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in a PhD program in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related life science fields
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August 2027
• Must have basic laboratory skills and research experience with ligand binding assay.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, ability to collect, record, and analyze data accurately.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Mini tab, STAT 360).
• Basic laboratory skills and research experience with ligand binding assay.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with bioanalytical or clinical laboratory data.
• Knowledge of molecular biology, immunology, or flow cytometry.
• Experience developing dashboards or data visualizations.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on exposure to bioanalytical method development, assay optimization, and Design of Experiments (DOE) concepts in a drug development setting.
• Build practical skills in identifying critical assay parameters and interpreting assay performance.
• Biologics development programs.
• Cross-functional collaboration within a pharmaceutical research organization.
• Scientific communication and presentation skills.

Expected Deliverables

• Data analysis report and recommendations.
• Automated workflow, dashboard, or analytical tool.
• Final presentation summarizing project objectives, methods, results, and impact.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.