Automation Data Engineer Intern

Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. (CST) is a worldwide leader in developing and commercializing antibodies, assays, and research tools. One of our most successful community initiatives is our Summer Internship Program. By employing and training students from our surrounding communities and colleges, CST is able to provide our summer interns with a positive hands-on experience in our Laboratory, where they can learn valuable skills from our knowledgeable CST Scientists and Engineers. Many of the student interns are invited to continue their internship for consecutive years, and after completing their degrees, some return to CST as full-time employees. Our internship positions are paid positions ($17.00 - $18.00 per hour) and are full-time roles, Monday-Friday.

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

Technical Highlights: 

• 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

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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

Technical Ability: 

• 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 

Application Instructions:

Applications will ONLY be accepted if they are submitted via the CST Career site and must include the following:

• A Resume 
• A link to a YouTube Video (60-second video introducing yourself and describing how an internship at CST will contribute to your future goals)
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Copy of an unofficial transcript

Returning interns should apply with an updated copy of their resume only. No other application material is needed.

Graduate students are not eligible for this program.

Note:

Instructions on uploading videos to YouTube can be found by following this link.

If needed, Letters of Recommendation and Unofficial Transcripts may be emailed to [email protected]. We will accept Letters of Recommendation and Unofficial Transcripts until February 12, 2026.

Returning interns are given priority but are not guaranteed a position.

Projected Program Dates:

May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.