Lab Sample Coordinator Intern
Owkin
About us
Owkinis an agentic AI company on a mission to explore complex biology to speed up and scale research for the creation of new treatments and diagnostics for patients. Owkin K, our AI co-pilot combines unparalleled access to multimodal data, cutting-edge AI to understand biology and pioneering agentic AI to achieve Biological Artificial Superintelligence in the future.
Owkin is comprised of a group of specialized companies that work seamlessly together, combining deep expertise with a shared mission to accelerate biological discovery. Owkin K is the technology foundation of our ecosystem, it provides cutting-edge co-pilots incorporating high-quality data infrastructure and AI tools to power breakthroughs for researchers, customers and our companies.
Owkin has raised over $300 million through investments from leading biopharma companies, including Sanofi and BMS, and venture funds like Fidelity, GV and Bpifrance, among others.Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team.
This is a 6 month role based in our Paris office and is a paid opportunity.
Please submit your CV in English
About the role:
The Lab Sample Coordinator Intern manages the exploratory biomarker logistics for our clinical studies, to facilitate acquisition of translational biomarker data from our early-phase clinical studies to shape forward looking clinical development. The initial clinical focus will be small-molecule immuno-oncology.
In particular, you will:
- Be the translational point of contact for operational tracking in matrixed cross functional lab/clinical teams to devise and advance scientific/medical strategies for key translational milestones across the portfolio in direct clinical development.
- Oversee shipping and analysis of clinical biomarker assays to ensure availability for clinical study reports and publications
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Physician and Head of Clinical Operations to ensure biomarker sample collection and analysis is both medically and operationally feasible.
- Liaise closely with the Preclinical Research Lead to enable smooth bench-to-bedside and back again data flow and hypothesis testing including around rational drug combinations.
- Ensure fit-for-purpose biomarker data is delivered from our clinical studies on-time and on-budget.
- Support the relationships with the central lab and with third-party vendors of biomarker analytical services.
- Grow and develop collaborative scientific relationships both externally and internally.
About you
Required qualifications / experience:
- Currently pursuing a BSc, MSc of PhD (or equivalent) in Biology or Clinical Research degree
- Has a strong interest in bio/pharmaceutical industry experience in drug development, specifically direct experience in translational medicine
- Background in immunology, ideally with focus on immuno-oncology
- You are a highly motivated, decisive, and results-oriented individual who is proactive, resourceful, and efficient with the flexibility and creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing company in a matrixed environment
- Able to work across functions and levels, build relationships and influence decision-making, while managing tight timelines
- Collaborative, inquisitive mindset and proven capacity to implement innovative solutions to improve patients’ lives.
- Fluent in English in a professional work setting
Preferred qualifications/bonus:
- Knowledge of biomarker-informed clinical trial design is a bonus
Please submit your CV in English
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What we offer
- Flexible work organization
- Friendly and informal working environment
- Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds
Recruitment Process & Security
- Please complete the form and submit your CV.
- Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
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