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Form of workPosition Title: Bioinformatics Intern
Classification: Non-Exempt / Seasonal
Reports To: Manager of Bioinformatics Development
Who is Active Motif?
Active Motif is the industry leader in developing and delivering innovative tools to enable epigenetics and gene regulation research. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and superior service & support to serve the life science, clinical and pharmaceutical/drug discovery communities. Whether you are an expert in the field of epigenetics or a researcher interested in integrating epigenetics research into your studies, Active Motif offers a comprehensive portfolio of epigenetics-related products and services and the support of our team of epigenetic experts to provide complete and innovative solutions to tackle your scientific inquiries.
What's the job all about?
This is a research and development project focusing on organizing both internal and public biological data for data mining and building machine learning models to predict outcomes. A successful candidate will work with their mentor(s) to develop modules to extract meaningful knowledge to build predictive models based on the collected data. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn from experienced computational biologists about novel technological advancements in biotechnology.
- Curate internal and external multiomics datasets
- Assess and benchmark data integration algorithms/methods in the field of epigenetics
- Implement computational/statistical methods to bring insight to biological problems
- Deliver and communicate analysis results to teams
- Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and collaborating work efforts with other team members
What you can offer?
Education/Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in Master/Ph.D. in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, data science, life science, medical informatics, or a similar quantitative field
- Proficient in one or two programming skills for big data handling and modeling
- Expertise in programming languages such as R and Python for bioinformatics analysis is a required
Competencies:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- High attention to detail and problem solving
Success Factors:
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Personable, efficient and a highly motivated professional with an internal drive to succeed
- Time management: prioritize tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines
What Active Motif can offer?
- Free Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Collective Ambition Culture
- Team Building Activities and Celebrations
- Salary Range: $20-24 per hour
*The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The salary range represents Active Motif's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Certain positions may be eligible for additional compensation such as commission, bonus, and stock options. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
