TDS Bus Ops Co-Op

About the Role

• The TDS Bus Ops Co-Op will support business operations, budget management, capital tracking, data analytics, dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives.
• This role provides an opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of science and business while supporting decision-making, operational excellence, and strategic planning within Innovative Medicine.
• Co-op term: Six months, typically from January to June 2027 (flexible).
• Requirement: Full-time (40 hours per week), fully on-site.
• Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
• Vacancies: 2.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating budget forecast vs. actual reports and supporting financial tracking activities.
• Maintaining budget trackers, asset registers, and monitoring capital spend against approved budgets.
• Standardizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and developing leadership scorecards.
• Creating, automating, and maintaining dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Monday.com, UCT, and other business platforms.
• Performing data analysis to support business decisions and operational improvements.
• Maintaining capital equipment purchase lists and tracking fixed assets.
• Documenting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational processes.
• Participating in meetings with internal and external stakeholders and providing project support.
• Maintaining documentation according to required guidelines and quality standards.
• Collaborating across scientific and business teams to understand organizational priorities and explore career paths within Cell & Gene Therapy and Protein Development.
• Supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Monday.com
• Dashboard development
• Data visualization
• Data analytics
• Budgeting
• Capital tracking
• Process automation
• AI tools (highly desirable)

Qualifications

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in majors including: Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Analytics, Management, or related fields.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future visa sponsorship.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, presentation, and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and contribute effectively to team objectives.
• Prior laboratory, research, experimental design, and scientific data analysis experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership through campus organizations, community involvement, or other extracurricular activities is preferred.
• Interest in Cell & Gene Therapy, Protein Development, biotechnology, business operations, and strategic decision-making is strongly preferred.