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Cell Signaling Technology (CST) · 2 hours ago

Automation Intern

DANVERS, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. (CST) is a worldwide leader in developing and commercializing antibodies, assays, and research tools. They are seeking an Automation Intern to provide hands-on experience in their Laboratory, focusing on laboratory automation and collaboration with R&D teams.

Biotechnology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

CST offers hands-on internship opportunities in a variety of departments across the organization, including product development, production, and research

This role is specifically related to the laboratory automation group within the research Department

This group sits at the intersection of automated hardware, lab software automation, and the biological processes used across the laboratory at CST

Responsibilities for this role include the following:

Basic software DevOps practices and procedures

Programming experience in a professional environment

Github and version control

Cross functional collaboration with other R&D teams

Ability to use their own creativity and ideas to create automated solutions

Exposure to laboratory practice and liquid handling systems

Basic DevOps practices and procedures

Programming experience in a professional environment

Prioritization exercises

Story writing and organizational exercise

Utilizing project management tools (JIRA)

Project Management

Github and version control

Cross functional collaboration

Reviewing legacy code and optimizing code from other engineers

Collaboration with other engineers

Ability to use their own creativity and ideas to create automated solutions

Project based internship

Exposure to laboratory practice and liquid handling systems

Qualification

PythonProgramming experienceDatabase ExperienceGitHubVersion controlBasic command line skillsETL ProcessesAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Must be currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program in computer science, engineering or a related science

Basic programming proficiency

Should possess a passion for technology, science, and learning

Exhibit strong communication and collaborative skills

Programming Ability: Proficiency In Python

Familiarity with Object Oriented Programming as well as familiarity with scripting

Basic command line skills

Data Engineering Basics: Database Experience (SQL, MySQL, AWS S3)

Familiarity with ETL Processes (Extract, Transform, & Load)

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: Data Modeling: Able to take raw data and efficiently model data structures to efficiently store, maintain, and retrieve data

Has the ability to analyze a problem, understand the problem, and work to create innovative solutions to solve said problem

Interpersonal and Team Skills: Enjoys working with others

Able to explain your own work on a fundamental and abstract level

Good communication skills and good organizational + prioritization skills

Company

Cell Signaling Technology (CST)

Founded by research scientists in 1999, Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a private, family-owned company that prides itself on operating as a research institute developing quality products for other researchers.

Founded in 1999

Danvers, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.cellsignal.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (1)