Samastar Ltd is a biotech company developing innovative automation devices to monitor cell cultures remotely and in real time. We are seeking highly motivated students to join our team and get experience in industry.
Project title:
Market assessment and stakeholder analysis of domestic and global bioprocessing markets and generation of digital content and dissemination materials to interact with potential customers and promote science to the general public.
Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented student to join our team in June 2024. The intern will perform market assessment and generate dissemination material to engage with stakeholders. Besides, the intern will help to organise public engagement event to promote science to the general public and students.
This internship opportunity is designed to provide valuable experience in conducting comprehensive market research and analysis. The selected intern will work closely with our team and contribute to our route-to-market plan. This unique opportunity is also designed to provide hands-on experience in developing high-quality digital content across various platforms. The selected intern will collaborate with our skilled team and contribute to the creation of engaging content that captivates our audience.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct in-depth research on biotech companies and academic institutions specialising in bioprocessing and fermentation to identify opportunities and potential customers.
2. Prepare excel sheets of potential stakeholders’ details and prioritise them.
3. Monitor and track competitors’ activities, product offerings, and pricing strategies.
4. Prepare materials and planning for a public engagement event to promote science and mentor a high school student to organise the activity.
5. Look for potential event places in the UK.
6. Prepare reports and presentations summarising research findings and recommendations.
7. Develop content strategies that align with the company's goals and target audience.
8. Create engaging and visually appealing digital content, including but not limited to blog articles, social media posts, videos, infographics etc.
9. Write compelling, SEO-friendly copy for blog articles, website pages, and promotional materials (SEO training will be provided).
10. Develop creative and attention-grabbing visuals to accompany digital content using graphic design tools like Canva.
11. Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines.
12. Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative discussions to enhance content quality and engagement.
Key requirements:
1. Currently pursuing a PhD or masters degree and interested in marketing, business management, copywriting, design, or any related field.
2. Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and analyse data effectively.
3. Familiar with market research techniques and tools, if not, the student should be willing to learn and gain new skills.
4. Proficiency in Google sheets, docs and slides.
5. Knowledge of data visualisation and graphic design tools is a plus.
6. Prior experience or coursework in market research, consumer behaviour, graphic design or copywriting is preferred.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
9. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Benefits for the student:
• Gain new skills and valuable experience in industry.
• A chance to try out a particular professional area; to test career goals and get an idea of what a job really involves. This will help students make informed career choices in the future and dispel any misconceptions.
• An opportunity to develop employability by learning through high-quality work experience in a non-academic setting.
Payment:
• £12/hr
Timescale and mode of work:
• 8-10hr per week for 10-12 weeks
• Flexible – Remote
Please send CV and cover letter to admin@samastar.co.uk
posted on 8 April 2023