Data Associate Intern

Job Description

About the Company: Lumerate and Zymewire

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find jobs in the US. It is not a staffing firm or agency and does not hire directly but promotes jobs on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this specific job for Lumerate.

Lumerate is a company focused on gathering intelligence about industries and delivering it to professionals through innovative software interfaces. Their vision is to be the world’s most useful and trusted source of information for professionals seeking to understand their industry. Their mission is to deliver industry awareness to an increasing number of people, helping them make informed decisions, take immediate action, and excel in their roles. Lumerate is a bootstrapped and profitable Canadian tech company.

Zymewire, Lumerate’s first product, is an intelligence tool designed for sales professionals in the biotech and pharma service provider space. It helps users understand current happenings in their niches. Currently, more than 380 pharmaceutical and biotechnology service providers globally trust Zymewire for their sales research. Its users are located in over 50 countries and range from start-ups to billion-dollar multinationals.

Lumerate celebrates diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment. They are an equal-opportunity employer committed to working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

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Job Description: Data Associate Intern (8-Month Term)

Role Title: Data Associate Intern

Team: Zymewire Data Team

Duration: 8 months

Main Responsibilities:
• Review and analyze news content from pharma/biotech company web sources.
• Bring analyzed content into Zymewire to be made actionable for users through data and machine learning processes.
• Work closely with the rest of the Zymewire data team on various tasks and projects.
• Ensure Zymewire users receive the most up-to-date industry activity for their sales and marketing efforts.

Eligibility Requirements (Student Work Placement Program – SWPP):
This position is funded with assistance from the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), requiring candidates to meet specific criteria:
• Must be a registered 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, including specific provincial legislation and regulations for Ontario.

Desired Skills and Qualities:
• Enjoys hunting for information on the web.
• Has an interest in biotech/pharma.
• Is highly organized.
• Is a self-starter, proactive, and curious.
• Is very comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets.
• Considers themselves tech-savvy and is excited by the idea of working for a software company.
• Is detail-oriented and likes to solve puzzles.
• Has contagious enthusiasm.
• Important Application Note: In your cover letter, you must include the word “Liberty” (located at coordinates 43.63612711640289, -79.44091416807237). Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Benefits of the Role / What You Will Gain:
• Opportunity to learn about some of the practical applications of data science.
• Gain an understanding of various career options beyond current considerations.
• Become a part of an experienced team with skills in machine learning, development, business, and organizational culture.
• Contribute to shaping the future of a bootstrapped and profitable Canadian tech company.

Salary:
• $3200/month

Working Hours:
• Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4pm EST
• Friday: 8am – 12pm EST
• Sunday: 3.5 hours
• Flexibility in working hours can be discussed.

Location:
• Remote, anywhere in Ontario.

Start Date:
• September 2nd, 2025

Application Process:
Applicants are invited to apply with their cover letter and resume. A cover letter is mandatory for consideration.