What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Business Development Intern position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
Job Description
Job Description
This is a year-round internship
- Partner with Business Development colleagues to achieve annual territory revenue targets
- Proactively identify and engage with potential clients through email outreach, outbound calling, and follow-up communication to generate new business opportunities that align with operational capabilities and capacity
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads to determine their needs, project timeline, and budget
- Educate potential clients on Eurofins BPT capabilities, offering tailored solutions based on their specific product and regulatory phase
- Support the full sales cycle including working closely with technical teams to create customized proposals that align with client requirements, follow up on opportunities until closure, and transfer new accounts and projects to Project Management
- Support resolution of service issues between clients and lab operations
- Perform market research to identify trends and support business development operations
- Prepare reports and summaries of market research and competitive analysis
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Highly driven, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a goal-driven environment
- Desire to pursue a career in sales where you are rewarded directly for your performance
- Strong scientific acumen and learning agility
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Capacity to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must actively be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in life sciences, business, or marketing at an accredited university
- Customer service, sales experience, or laboratory experience
- Live within 30 miles of Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
- Location – Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories in Lancaster, PA
- Compensation – This is a paid position.
- Hours – This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available. Specific hours and days can be discussed based on candidate availability and business needs.
- Duration – This is a year-round internship with flexible hours to accommodate school schedules. The internship is not limited to a specific start or end date and will continue throughout the year. Minimum commitment is 12 weeks.
Additional Information
This role is Part-Time, First Shift, M-F, 15 hours per week, plus additional hours may be required when necessary. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.