What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Intern position at Discovery Life Sciences?
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. Flow Cytometry, Genomics, Proteomics, and Immunohistochemistry).
Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):
The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.
Apply Now to join our team!
Visit dls.com/careers for more details.
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. Flow Cytometry, Genomics, Proteomics, and Immunohistochemistry).
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
- Supports a variety of Quality Assurance (QA) activities, projects, and initiatives, including process improvement and harmonization, computerized systems validations, and document control
- Participates in supplier qualification activities, including follow-ups, downloading certificates, etc.
- General administrative activities such as scanning and filing of relevant QA documents
- Maintains databases for QA test methods and supplier data
- Compiles periodic quality metrics and assists in the development of associated presentation materials
- Provides support for members of the QA team at various sites (US and EU)
- 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
- This is a “for credit” internship. The selected candidate will not be entitled to compensation, benefits, or paid time off.
- Hybrid – Ideally located in the Huntsville, AL or Newtown, PA area; Remote applicants will be considered
- Part-time – 5 to 20 hours per week during the Summer 2026 semester (to be discussed based on school schedule).
- Applications for this position will be accepted until the role has been filled.
The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.
Apply Now to join our team!
Visit dls.com/careers for more details.