Data Science Intern, Ignition Data Visualization
General Biological (GB) is a pioneering industrial chemical and hardware manufacturing company developing the next generation of scalable, low-cost biomanufacturing technologies. Our mission is to establish a new era of chemical products and physical materials derived from carbohydrates vs. than hydrocarbons - to build the 21st century refinery. For more, see here https://infinitefrontiers.io/c...
Central to our approach is vertical integration - working at the intersection of biotechnology, chemistry, and integrated hardware-software engineering to scale fast. The GB platform harnesses a non-model organism with remarkable metabolic flexibility and low sterility requirements, enabling us to truly industrialize biotech. By building custom bioreactor hardware and downstream operations, we fully leverage these properties to dramatically reduce capital and operating costs while accelerating execution.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an innovative and driven data science intern to drive the development, visualization and design of the control systems for our next-generation bioreactor systems. This position requires a strong background in data visualization, SQL, and developing a seamless system for scientists, operators, and engineers to quickly understand and analyze metrics.
As GB pursues vertical integration, you will have opportunities to contribute to teams working on end-to-end hardware and process solutions. We are looking for someone who thrives on project ownership and rapid execution. The ideal candidate will help drive GB’s success by developing and improving the design and execution of our current bioreactor automation. This will involve hands on programming, tackling potential problems that may arise in production, and critical problem-solving skills - requiring a first principles mindset and willingness to take calculated risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and test an Ignition Data View that combines current bioreactor metrics and off-line measurements
- Build a data visualization tool that will allow for analysis between R&D metrics and productions metrics
- Integrate live trends with projections that are driven off of past historical data
- Combine and report errors and faults and alarms in our automation systems to inform where we can increase reliability and testing
- Continuously identify and implement cutting-edge strategies to enhance bioreactor efficiency, reduce production costs, and improve technology
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in data science or a related field with relevant industry experience.
- Hands on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines mentioned and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in
- Strong skills in building and testing prototypes or personal projects
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet aggressive timelines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of process control systems design and automation
- Practical industrial site experience with pilot scale and larger fermentation or chemical processing equipment
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- The chance to make a significant impact in the field of sustainable chemical production
If you are passionate about applying your engineering expertise to develop groundbreaking solutions for the chemical industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at General Biological.