Research & Development Summer Intern Development of Trial Planning Platform

Winchester, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Research & Development Summer Intern - Development of Trial Planning Platform will focus on developing an integrated digital tool that consolidates global trial requests raw material forecasting and trialreadiness documentation into a single streamlined platform. The tool will support up to a threemonth planning horizon deliver semi-automated raw material demand forecasts and include a shortterm priority system to highlight trials planned within the next month.

By combining several existing processesincluding the Global Trial Batch Request tool and the current tracer kickoff / preproduction / postproduction questionnairesthe intern will create a unified solution that improves visibility efficiency and planning accuracy across the organization.

Project Objectives:

1. Build a Forecast Tool for Raw Material Demand

Develop an automated system to explode trial formulations into raw material requirements
Generate material forecasts up to three months in advance
Provide visibility to supply chain and plant teams to ensure material readiness

2. Integrate a Trial Priority Model

Implement a dynamic priority scoring system for trials scheduled in the upcoming month
Highlight urgent strategic or customercritical requests
Provide a simple dashboard view for leadership decisionmaking

3. Combine with Global Trial Batch Request Tool

Consolidate data inputs to eliminate duplicate forms and conflicting trial information
Ensure trial requests link seamlessly to material forecasting

4. Incorporate Trial Questionnaire

Digitize and embed the tracer kickoff preproduction and postproduction meeting questions directly into the workflow
Create a consistent data record that follows each trial from initiation through closeout
Enable automated reporting and documentation generation

5. Deliver a Unified Interface

Provide a single portal or dashboard for trial planners development engineers plant personnel and technical managers
Improve crossfunctional transparency and reduce communication gaps

Project Deliverables:

Functional Prototype of the integrated forecasting and planning tool in Mendix
Documentation on system Architecture data flow and user instructions
Dashboard showing:
- Forecasted Material demand for upcoming Trials
- Priority Ranking for Near Term Trials
- Trial Status and Questionnaire Completion
Recommendations for long-term implementation and hand off to development team

EndofInternship Leadership Presentation Deliver a polished professional presentation to the management team summarizing your findings recommendations and project impact.

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Currently enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college university or technical school with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Material Engineering or Chemistry or a related field of study.
Comfortable working with digital tools and have an interest in technology-supported problem solving including data modeling workflow automation data analysis or digital documentation systems.
Enjoy integrating scientific work with computer-based tools and systems
Proficient in MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet applications.

Additional Details

This is a paid fulltime summer internship. Internship dates are between May 18 - August 7.
Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available now or in the future for this role.

Additional Information :

THE PERKS

Competitive Pay
Hands-on Experience with the Team
Project Experience
Networking Opportunity
On-Site Gym
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to unlawful consideration to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable addition as a federal contractor Continental complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans where they apply. To be considered you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues will not receive a call back.

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HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTResearch & Development Summer Intern - Development of Trial Planning Platform will focus on developing an integrated digital tool that consolidates global trial requests raw material forecasting and trialreadiness documentation into a single streamlined platform. The tool ...