Clinical Research & Innovation Intern​

Summer of ’25 and on - Birmingham, AL​​

Description

Celestia Diagnostics is a fast-moving, early-stage startup dedicated to transforming cutting-edge diagnostics for long COVID and other complex, chronic conditions into clinically validated lab tests. Based at Southern Research’s biotech incubator in Birmingham’s Five Points South, our small team is collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven.

We’re seeking a driven intern who’s excited to learn how breakthrough research becomes a commercial diagnostic. You’ll tackle a variety of projects, some independently, others alongside our scientists, gaining hands-on experience across the entire translational pipeline.

If you’re eager to immerse yourself in a dynamic startup at the intersection of science, innovation, and healthcare, we’d love to meet you.

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Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, internal technical reports, and regulatory submissions. You will be listed as a coauthor on any resulting publications.

• Coordination of our remote and clinic-based clinical trials of our laboratory tests, including screening, consent, mailing sample collection kits, and documenting the receipt of samples.

• Manage a clinical trial database.

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of user‑friendly collection kits.

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Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

• In the final year of, or already holding, at least a bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, or a closely related life science discipline (post-grad students welcome).

• Previous research lab or clinical setting experience preferred.

• Deep curiosity about clinical research and innovation, plus the initiative to learn new concepts and skills.

• Great written and verbal English, with the ability to translate science into clear, concise prose.

• Collaborative and adaptive mindset.

• Solid grasp of statistics and data interpretation with the ability to apply fundamental concepts to real-world datasets.

• Proficient with Microsoft 365.

• Experience with Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Plotly…) or a willingness to learn is a plus.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Location, Schedule, and Compensation

• Location: Our office and lab space at Southern Research’s Station 41 incubator.

• Dates and schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week during Summer 2025, with the option to continue part‑time during the fall semester by mutual agreement.

• Compensation: Based on qualifications and previous experience.

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Location, Schedule, and Compensation​

Email your résumé to careers@celestiadiagnostics.com. An optional brief cover note is welcome, along with a project you’re proud of, such as a course paper, assignment, poster, or code repository. We look forward to hearing from you!