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Intern, Biometrics Applications (Durham, NC)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Oct 2023

About the role

COMPANY:

At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing novel therapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. Our structure-guided drug design process leads us to the discovery and development of novel small-molecule drugs. We integrate traditional biology and medicinal chemistry along with a wide array of advanced technologies to understand the three-dimensional structures of active sites of target enzymes. Our scientists then design molecular structures to create bespoke drugs for patients. We focus on therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or large unmet patient needs. BioCryst’s US headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters is in Dublin, Ireland and our Discovery Center of Excellence is in Birmingham, Alabama. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.biocryst.com.

Summer Internship Program

The BioCryst Internship Program is your ticket to getting a head start on your career! As an intern, you will gain hands-on, real-world work experience. Our internship program includes:

11-12 weeks of full-time, paid work experience
Access to our office in RTP, Frontier Campus
In-person Internship Orientation
Professional development workshops and access to LinkedIn Learning
Expand your professional network through our Career Connections series
Social and volunteer activities
In-person Intern Showcase in our Discover Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama
Opportunities to connect with company leaders and MORE!

JOB SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in a fast-growing biotech company. As a Biometrics Application Intern, you will support a wide variety of initiatives in Biometrics. This is a unique chance for you to gain Biometrics experience while gaining valuable healthcare and biotechnology industry experience.

The ideal candidate will be ready to roll up their sleeves and bring their passion for operational execution and clinical science into a fast-paced, innovative learning environment. This individual should bring energy every day and be eager to work collaboratively as we make hope a reality for patients with rare and orphan diseases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Development Science: Contribute to and participate in Biometric application discussions. Work with Biometrics to support various SAS (preferred) or R programming activities, and biometric application initiatives.
Participating in drug development day to day: Shadow the Director of Biometrics, and engage with other biometrics members while learning the ins and outs of drug development.
Providing initial support with SAS Life Science Analytic Framework (LSAF) users and triaging issues to the Biometrics Application leadership as needed.
Assisting in the development of SAS macros, and R scripts.
Support development of SAS programming as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education fields: Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields. At least a Junior or Senior with relevant work or coursework
Senior or Junior Level Programming Language Knowledge (i.e., SAS Preferred or R)
Experience interacting with individuals and cross-functional interns.
Interested in the Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Industry
Experience with MS Teams (or SharePoint), Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.
Exceptional written and verbal communicator
Ability to be flexible and adjust quickly as priorities change
Team player who is willing to flex outside the prescribed role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be in proximity to the Durham/RTP office – on-site presence may be required for meetings and intern program activities