2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology Research and Early Development

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2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology Research and Early Development

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

We are a team of highly experienced and collaborative bioinformaticians and we are seeking a qualified intern to help us leverage state of the art AI for healthcare. Your work will involve research and development of AI based bioinformatics applications for multiple kinds of biological data, particularly next-generation sequencing (NGS). Working on the crossroads of state of the art in AI and bioinformatics will equip you with the skills and experience of applying AI in improving patients' lives.

This internship position is located in Santa Clara, on-site.

The Opportunity

1. Data Analysis:

- Assist in the analysis of high-throughput biological data, such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, using established computational tools and pipelines.

- Perform quality control, preprocessing, and basic statistical analysis of biological datasets.

2. Algorithm Implementation:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of computational algorithms or scripts to process and analyze biological data.

3. Literature Review:

- Stay abreast of the latest developments in computational biology, genomics, and bioinformatics through literature review.

- Summarize relevant research papers and contribute to the understanding of current trends in the field.

4. Data Visualization:

- Generate visualizations to aid in the interpretation of biological data.

- Assist in creating clear and informative figures for presentations and reports.

5. Collaboration:

- Work collaboratively with team members and researchers to understand project goals and contribute effectively to ongoing research initiatives.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Master's Degree.

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering, Machine Learning or related fields.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in a programming language (Python and R).

• Ability to work in a Unix-like environment on an HPC compute cluster.

• Strong algorithmic and problem solving skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Machine learning knowledge would be valuable but not mandatory.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location ofCalifornia is $50.00 per hour.Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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