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Business Intern – Life Sciences
Location: Delta Life Science, Rotterdam Science Tower
Role(s)
Are you a highly ambitious student with a keen interest in life sciences and a drive to make a real impact? We are seeking two motivated and responsible interns to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working directly with the CEO in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be involved in critical projects, contributing to our company’s growth and launching our first instrument. This role carries significant responsibility and accountability, making it ideal for someone eager to learn, grow, and take on challenges within the industry. We are currently looking for two candidates who will work together to ensure smooth operations. One candidate will focus on internal matters working closely with the research team and operations, while the other position will focus more on external affairs and work closely with Marketing and Business Development.
Why this internship?
At Delta Life Science, you’ll be at the heart of a company revolutionizing biosensing technology. It’s more than an internship; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of biosensing and be part of something entirely new. You’ll work closely with our CEO, gaining insights into the strategic decision-making processes of a high-growth company. This role will help you develop skills needed in real-world business, and at the same time, you’ll contribute to a real solution.
Key responsibilities:
- Liaise directly with the CEO, supporting various projects and working with different departments.
- Assisting with the launch of our first instrument and supporting various tasks that will help grow the company.
- Coordinating meetings, managing schedules, and organizing events.
- Handle communications, both internal and external, professionally and efficiently.
- Support the team in translating Delta’s research into business
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a business degree (e.g.Commercial Economy, Business Administration) with an interest in Life Sciences or vice versa.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects, quick on their feet, and stress-resistant.
- Interest in life sciences is a plus.
Perks:
- Direct interaction and mentorship from the CEO.
- Helping to launch novel biosensing technology and research.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Paid internship over 5-6 months with the potential for future opportunities at Delta Diagnostics.
Our Values
At Delta Life Science, we build on trust and deliver on promises, making reliability and honesty the cornerstones of our culture. We foster open-mindedness, embrace diversity, and nurture respect to create a collaborative and innovative environment.
How to apply
If you are a driven student eager to contribute to a leading biosensing company and gain invaluable experience, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this internship to hr@deltalifescience.com. We will be conducting interviews over the next two weeks.
About Delta Life Science
Delta Life Science is revolutionizing the biosensing industry by making high-performance, label-free technology accessible to all researchers, regardless of their institution’s size or budget. Leveraging photonic integrated circuit-based biosensors, we aim to democratize biosensing, accelerating research by a factor of 4 and reducing costs by a factor of 5.
As a spin-off from TNO, we’ve grown a dedicated, diverse team operating from the Rotterdam Science Tower, and are set to launch ouw first instrument in June 2024.
Delta Life Science is committed to making biosensing technology affordable and fast, ensuring that researchers everywhere can contribute to discoveries. This vision is not just a promise; it’s a transformative step towards a future where every researcher has the tools to innovate and impact the world.