Bioinformatics Intern Graduate

Compensation: $30.00 per hour.

Job Overview

Our Graduate Summer Internship Program is designed for driven individuals seeking to deepen their expertise tackle meaningful projects and gain invaluable professional exposure within the dynamic world of genetics.

Throughout the program you’ll work on impactful resumelevel projects that align with your skills and career goals providing you with handson experience that translates directly into future opportunities. Under the guidance of experienced mentors you’ll explore realworld applications of advanced concepts gaining insights and knowledge that will set you apart in your field. Some of the projects that you will lead/participate in during your internship that will enable you to have this experience include:

• Be actively involved in advancing research and development of bioinformatics solutions for nextgeneration sequencing (NGS) data.
• Obtain handson experience in analyzing complex biological datasets as well as designing developing and optimizing bioinformatics algorithms and workflows. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of bioinformaticians software engineers and wet lab scientists you will gain valuable insights into cuttingedge genomics research and the development of innovative data analysis pipelines.
• A proofofconcept study focused on longread whole transcriptome sequencing (LRWTS) and wholegenome sequencing (LRWGS) and refining data analysis methods for research applications.
  
  

At Ambry Genetics we believe in fostering an environment where innovation collaboration and growth thrive. While we expect our interns to bring dedication and hard work to the table we also recognize the importance of balance. That’s why we’ve built opportunities for fun and connection into the program—networking events team outings and chances to engage with your peers and leaders in more relaxed settings.

By the end of the program you’ll walk away with practical skills tangible accomplishments and the confidence to make an impact in your future endeavors. Join us this summer for a transformative experience that combines professional development with a culture of support and shared success.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

II. EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Bioinformatics Computational Biology or a related field

III. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Skill Abilities and Capabilities):

• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Proven experience in crossfunctional and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting objectives.
• Exceptional problemsolving skills with a focus on critical thinking and innovation.
  
  

IV. EXPERIENCE (These are not all required but are considered a plus if you have them):

• Experience with short and longread NGS data and their associated analysis workflows.
• Handson experience developing computational algorithms for biological data processing and analysis.
• High level understanding of the molecular biology behind NGS.
• Proficient with programming languages (Python & R) in a distributed Linux environment.
• Experience with modern data analysis techniques (e.g. Jupyter notebooks interactive charting) and using them in a reproducible fashion
• Familiarity with modern workflow engines (e.g. NextFlow).
• Experience with software engineering best practices (e.g. version control unit testing documentation)
  
  

About Us

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAPaccredited and CLIAlicensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo California. We are a geneticsbased healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cuttingedge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning challenging yourself and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes medical dental vision 401k with a 4% employer match FSA paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the 401k plan from time to time. You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drugfree work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

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