Minority Internships

Biotechnology Internships in Statistical Programming for Minorities

Up to a six-month innovative, unique Biotechnology Internship in Statistical Programming for Minorities program at BIOCiS is designed specifically to develop women and ethnic/racial minority college graduates for rewarding biotechnology industry careers in statistical programming.

Your Needs

You want to change your career or you are a recent college graduate. You are driven, creative, adaptive, and willing to learn. You want to join the fight against cancer, diabetes, untreated medical conditions—everywhere, everyday, and for everybody.

Welcome to statistical programming careers in the biotechnology industry! But to get your foot in the door you need the right college degree, the right experience, the right networks and the right timing.

Our Help

At BIOCiS, we draw on decades of experience and relationships in the biotechnology industry to help you get your foot in the door.

Our Program

• Up to six-month training internships at BIOCiS
• Internship + certification + job search assistance
• Day program: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
• Intensive evening program: 6 pm to 9 pm, Monday through Thursday
• Internship emphasizes what to do and how to do it
• Internship by biotechnology industry statistical programmers
• Tailored to meet biotechnology industry statistical programming needs
• Offered in Cambridge, the biotechnology supercluster of Massachusetts

Your Benefits

At the successful completion of the internship, you should have the skills to engage in an entry-level statistical programming position and perform statistical programming job functions, including:

• Write and review programs to generate statistical outputs
• Write and review programming specifications
• Maintain programs and statistical analysis datasets
• Assist in design and review of statistical output shells
• Assist in review and monitoring of statistical analysis datasets for quality
• Participate in review and development of data management deliverables
• Perform and understand basic biostatistics for clinical trials
• Contribute to statistical content of protocols and clinical study reports
• Contribute to statistical content of publications and regulatory documents
• Work effectively in cross-functional clinical study teams

Program Content

The training internship program covers three content areas, with emphasis on what to do and how to do it.

Eligibility

• For enrollment consideration, you must:
• Be a woman or under-represented racial/ethnic minority
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher preferably in mathematics, statistics, computer science, a natural science, quantitative psychology, or a mathematical science
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have work authorization
• Have health insurance (it is the law in Massachusetts)
• Submit internship application, resume, and college transcript

Application Process Contact

For training internship application material:

Email: philippawisseh@biocis.org

Program Cost per Intern

Nonprofit cost is $6,900, and includes:

   Cost is subject to change without notice.

Our Commitment to You

• BIOCiS shall subsidize the cost of the program
• BIOCiS shall help prepare you for certification
• BIOCiS shall provide career mentoring
• BIOCiS shall help prepare you for job interviews
• BIOCiS shall provide assistance with your job search

Your Commitment to Us

In exchange for our commitment:

• You shall satisfactorily complete the training internship program
• You shall perform all assigned projects with high quality and within timelines

For internship location, click Contact Us.