Python Developer - Intern
We are on the lookout for a passionate Python Developer who is ready to embark on a paid internship with a growing company that is transforming the purchasing process in the life sciences industry.
This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge. Don't miss this chance to be part of a team!
We are looking for a skilled Python programmer who can undertake a project that involves web scraping for multiple websites for data including image and document downloads within an existing Python framework.
Key Responsibilities:
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Translating the structure of websites into specific Python parsers to extract specific data, persist extracted data to data model in PostgreSQL, and other downstream database(s)
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Participate in the continued development of the web scraping system
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Participate in the data cleansing, process and automation
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Preparing datasets for data science projects
Required Skills & Experience:
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Have completed Python projects for coursework and/or demonstrate intermediate level Python skills
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Experience webscraping and HTML a plus
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Undergraduate Major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Masters program in the same disciplines
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Preferably a Junior or Senior in their academic program
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Potential to work and develop in other software development projects and work with languages beyond Python
Length/Location
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10-20 hours a week for the Spring semester 2024 (preferred 1 day/week on-site) with the potential to extend into Summer 2024 (potentially full time hours requiring hybrid work schedule)
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This role could potentially become a permanent full time position, which would require a hybrid work schedule
About the Company
Labviva is on a mission to accelerate the pace of life science research. We connect researchers with suppliers of reagents, chemicals and instrumentation in an intuitive user-friendly platform that supports the priorities of scientists while staying compliant with purchasing rules.
We are a venture-funded start-up that acknowledges that the unique contributions of each team member drive our success. We commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace where people can make a positive impact. At Labviva, we invest in our employees and strongly believe that a culture of respect and support drives success for all involved.
We are an equal opportunity employer and building a diverse team is our top priority. At Labviva, we celebrate all. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform the life sciences industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.