Data Associate Intern

Job Description

About Company

Lensa is a career site that facilitates job seekers in finding employment opportunities in the US. It acts as a platform, promoting jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa itself is not a staffing firm or agency and does not hire directly for these positions. It partners with DirectEmployers to promote specific jobs, such as this one for Lumerate. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or employer site, where their information is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice.

Lumerate is the company directly hiring for this internship. Its core business revolves around gathering intelligence about various industries and delivering this information to relevant professionals through innovative software interfaces. Lumerate’s vision is to become the world’s most useful and trusted source of industry information, aiming to help professionals make informed decisions, take immediate action, and excel in their roles. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, celebrating diverse backgrounds, and is an equal-opportunity employer, offering accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Zymewire is Lumerate’s flagship product. It is an intelligence tool specifically designed for sales professionals within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical service provider sector. Zymewire helps its users understand current developments and activities within their niches. Currently, over 380 pharmaceutical and biotechnology service providers across more than 50 countries, ranging from startups to multinational corporations, utilize Zymewire for their sales research. Lumerate aims to expand Zymewire’s reach and impact even further.

Job Description

Job Title: Intern on the Zymewire Data Team (also referred to as Data Associate)

Duration: This is an 8-month internship position.

Main Responsibilities:
• Review and analyze news content sourced from pharmaceutical and biotech company websites.
• Integrate this analyzed content into Zymewire, making it actionable for users through data and machine learning processes.
• Collaborate closely with the rest of the Zymewire data team on various daily tasks and projects.
• Ensure that Zymewire users receive the most current industry activity data to support their sales and marketing efforts.

Eligibility Requirements (Student Work Placement Program):
This position is funded with the assistance of the Student Work Placement Program, requiring candidates to meet specific criteria:
• Must be currently registered as a full-time or part-time student in a publicly funded Ontario post-secondary institution.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, adhering to specific provincial legislation and regulations for Ontario.

Desired Skills and Qualities:
The ideal candidate will possess:
• A strong enjoyment for researching and finding information on the web.
• A genuine interest in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A self-starter mentality, demonstrating proactivity and curiosity.
• High proficiency and comfort in using Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• A tech-savvy mindset, with enthusiasm for working within a software company.
• A detail-oriented approach and a knack for solving puzzles.
• Contagious enthusiasm.
• Application-specific instruction: The cover letter must include the word located at the following geographical coordinates: 43.63612711640289, -79.44091416807237.

Learning and Team Environment:
Joining the Zymewire Team at Lumerate offers the opportunity to:
• Gain practical insights into the applications of data science.
• Explore and understand a wider range of career options than previously considered.
• Become part of an experienced team skilled in machine learning, development, business strategy, and organizational culture.
• Contribute to shaping the future of a bootstrapped and profitable Canadian technology company.

Salary: The compensation for this position is $3200 per month.

Working Hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
• Sunday: 3.5 hours
• Flexibility regarding working hours can be discussed.

Location: This is a remote position, open to candidates located anywhere in Ontario.

Start Date: The anticipated start date for this internship is September 2nd, 2025.

Application Process: Interested candidates are required to submit both a cover letter and a resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.