Clinical Operations Intern, Documentation & Process Improvement

Summary: Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to restoring vision to millions of patients through innovative regenerative therapies. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support their Clinical Operations team, providing hands-on exposure to the operational execution of clinical trials and assisting with clinical trial documentation and study tracking. Responsibilities: - Create company specific templates and template language for technical documentation such as protocol template, ICF template, site operations manuals, etc. to streamline documentation processes going forward - Supporting operational excellence projects, including quality reviews of Trial Master File (TMF) across all programs, tracking, and analysis of monitoring metrics - Participate in internal Clinical Operations and cross-functional meetings; assist with agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up on action items - Help maintain and organize study files, trackers, and shared workspaces (e.g., SharePoint or internal systems) - Support quality and inspection-readiness activities by ensuring documentation is complete and filed appropriately under supervision - Conduct data checks, reconciliations, or administrative reviews as assigned by Clinical Operations leadership - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled junior (will begin senior year in fall 2026) in an undergraduate degree program in life sciences, public health, nursing, biomedical sciences, or a related field - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfort working in shared document systems - Interest in clinical research, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical development - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across global teams and vendors - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate with impact across diverse internal and external stakeholders - Demonstrated cultural agility, integrity, and a passion for advancing transformative science - A strong alignment with, and commitment to, Aurion Biotech's mission, vision, and core values Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with clinical trial terminology or GCP concepts preferred (coursework acceptable; not required) Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Clinical trial terminology, Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical research, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical development, Cultural agility, Passion for science Benefits: Full health insurance to full-time employees and their families, 401(k) matching, EAP, FSA, Generous PTO, Paid parking, Subsidized commuter passes, In-office catered lunches, Team events, Community projects