Data Science Intern - Biosciences R&D; Charleston, SC

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

We are seeking a motivated Data Science Intern to join our R&D organization in Charleston, SC. In this role, you will work at the intersection of data science, microbiology, and/or genetics to support research projects. You will assist with building data processing pipelines, analyzing scientific datasets, and contributing to improvements in current processes and workflows. This internship is ideal for students who are excited to apply data science methods in the field of Microbiology and/or Genetics.

• Assist in designing and managing data processing pipelines across R&D projects.
• Apply quantitative, optimization, statistical and machine learning/artificial intelligence tools to support projects.
• Organize, curate, and analyze data from different formats and fields.
• Assist with managing the content and structure of databases.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of results through strong documentation and record‑keeping practices.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and manufacturing teams to understand project needs and deliver high‑quality data insights.
• Follow all data integrity guidelines, safety procedures, and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Perform additional tasks and project support as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in the field of Computer Science, Data Science or Bioinformatics.
• Minimum completion of sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Exposure to scientific or research environments is preferred (undergraduate research experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with Python coding is required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, strong attention to detail, and effective communication and listening skills in a teamwork environment.
• Availability to complete a minimum 10‑week internship between May and August.

The pay range for this position is $20.00‑22.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services that is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever‑changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy‑to‑use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies,…