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Data Intern

CompanyNovonesis
LocationBeijing
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Data Intern will support the team with data flow design, implementation, analysis, and reporting tasks. Responsibilities include preparing dashboards, performing data quality checks, and collaborating on ongoing data projects.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
10995
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces. Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live. Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless. The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs. Let’s better our world with biology.
About the Role

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we use science and data to create solutions that help feed the world more sustainably and improve everyday life. As a Data Intern, you will join a collaborative team where curiosity, learning, and impact go hand in hand.
This role gives you hands-on exposure to real business and scientific data while contributing to projects that support Novonesis’ purpose of driving positive change through biosolutions.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Data Intern, you will support the team with data flow design and implementation, data analysis, reporting, and day-to-day data-related tasks. The role is primarily operational, with opportunities to contribute ideas and insights that help improve decision-making and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting data collection, cleaning, and basic analysis
  • Preparing reports, dashboards, or visualizations for internal stakeholders
  • Assisting with documentation and data quality checks
  • Collaborating with team members on ongoing data projects
  • Supporting ad-hoc analyses and tasks as needed by the team

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Business Analytics, or similar)
  • Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python, R, or similar)
  • Ability to work with structured data and pay attention to detail
  • Comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken
  • A structured, reliable, and collaborative working style

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

  • Experience with data engineering and dataflow establishment
  • Familiarity with databases or cloud-based data platforms
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
  • Interest/experience in  life sciences, or industrial data
  • Previous internship, student job, or project work involving data or biotechnology lab

What We Offer

  • Hands-on experience in a global company with a strong purpose
  • Learning and development through real-life data projects
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in a supportive team
  • Insight into how data is used to drive decisions in Novonesis
  • A flexible and inclusive working culture that values curiosity and learning

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

  • Primarily office-based, with possible flexibility depending on local setup
  • Standard working hours aligned with study commitments
  • Work is mainly computer-based and does not involve physical labor
  • Close collaboration with the team in a professional office environment

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

The China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

If you apply the position on this platform, it means you agree to authorize Novonesis to use your personal information for recruitment related activities and save it in the company's global recruitment system and server overseas. We will manage, use, and protect your personal information in accordance base on personal information protection laws and regulations, as well as Novonesis global privacy policy.

At the same time, we will also confirm with you by Email and phone. If you have any questions, please follow the “诺维信招聘” WeChat platform for more information.

Key Skills
Data analysisData collectionData cleaningReportingData visualizationSQLPythonRExcelData engineeringCloud-based data platformsPower BITableauBioinformaticsBusiness analytics
Categories
Data & AnalyticsScience & ResearchTechnologyEngineeringEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Hands-on experienceLearning and developmentFlexible working cultureSupportive team environment