Data Analytics Intern - Unpaid

Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you!

We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

Are you interested in data, analytics, business intelligence, or artificial intelligence? Looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with real-world business data while building practical skills that employers value?

Microbac Laboratories is seeking a Data Analytics & Information Management Intern to assist with data organization, reporting, data quality initiatives, and information management projects across the organization. This internship will provide exposure to enterprise data environments, business intelligence tools, data governance practices, and AI readiness initiatives.

This position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields who are looking to gain meaningful professional experience while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on business operations.

This internship is remote. Please note that this is an unpaid position.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

• Real-world experience working with enterprise business data.
• Exposure to data analytics, business intelligence, and information management practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Power BI to organize, analyze, and visualize data.
• Hands-on involvement in data quality and data governance initiatives.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence readiness and data preparation projects.
• Experience documenting business processes, data sources, and information flows.
• Opportunities to collaborate with IT, business, laboratory, and operational teams.
• Professional mentorship and guidance from experienced technology and business leaders.
• Resume-building experience that demonstrates practical application of data management and analytics concepts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in identifying, cataloging, and organizing data sources across business systems and departments.
• Help create and maintain data inventories, data dictionaries, and metadata documentation.
• Review datasets for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and quality.
• Assist with data cleansing, standardization, and validation efforts.
• Organize structured and unstructured information to improve accessibility and searchability.
• Support the development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel and Power BI.
• Document business processes, data flows, and information relationships.
• Work with IT and business stakeholders to better understand how data is collected, stored, and utilized.
• Assist with projects focused on improving reporting, analytics, and operational visibility.
• Support data governance and information management initiatives.
• Participate in special projects involving automation, business intelligence, and AI readiness efforts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, filtering, sorting, and basic data analysis.
• Interest in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or information management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large amounts of information while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, or similar information management platforms is helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes quickly.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems, and has an interest in understanding how organizations collect, manage, and utilize data. They are organized, detail-oriented, and excited about gaining practical experience in analytics, reporting, data governance, and information management.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

• Unpaid internship focused on professional development and hands-on learning.
• Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly support business operations.
• Potential for academic credit depending on university requirements.
• Hybrid or remote opportunities may be available depending on project needs.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

This internship provides exposure to:

• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Data Governance
• Information Management
• Data Quality Management
• Reporting and Dashboard Development
• Process Improvement
• Artificial Intelligence Readiness
• Enterprise Data Management

This internship is designed to help students build practical, real-world experience that supports future careers in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Governance, Technology, and Business Operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This job may require travel less than 20%

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

OTHER:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.