Regulatory Intern - Summer 2026

Discovery Life Sciences • Huntsville, AL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model. Position Summary: Discovery is seeking motivated interns to join our Regulatory team for the upcoming spring and summer semesters. This role will provide hands-on experience in regulatory compliance and quality systems within the organization. The Intern will assist in gap assessments, regulatory research, and documentation to support compliance with international standards and local regulations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in life sciences preferred or other related fields such as legal may be considered
• Interest in regulatory compliance and quality systems in the biotechnology industry
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to conduct research and interpret complex concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Some prior experience with Smartsheet would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Gap Assessments: Perform gap analyses for applicable regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and guidelines
• Identify areas for improvement and document findings
• Management Review Support: Assist in evaluating changes to regulatory requirements impacting the Tissue Biomarker Services sites (US and EU)
• Prepare summaries and reports for management review meetings related to regulatory requirements
• Database Development: Compile a list of applicable local regulations for each site
• Create and maintain a comprehensive database of regulatory requirements for: GCLP (Good Clinical Laboratory Practice) ISO 17020 Other relevant standards and guidelines
• IRB Reporting Support: Assist in preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) annual reports and related documents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern