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Bioinformatics Intern
At RefinedScience, our mission is to advance care by bringing together the best science, data and minds – disease by disease, patient by patient, cell by cell to discover pathways to life beyond disease.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Intern to join our team. This internship is ideal for graduate students (Master’s or Ph.D.) passionate about applying computational methods to solve complex biological and healthcare challenges. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects involving genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and other multi-omics data, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive meaningful scientific insights.
Our Bioinformatics team plays a crucial role in integrating computational biology, large-scale data analysis, and machine learning to drive discoveries in precision medicine and drug development.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Analyze large-scale omics datasets (genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, etc.) using bioinformatics pipelines
- Develop and implement computational models to uncover patterns in biological and clinical data
- Apply machine learning and statistical approaches to support biomarker discovery and precision medicine initiatives in oncology
- Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and data scientists to design and execute data-driven research projects
- Optimize bioinformatics workflows and pipelines for high-throughput data analysis
- Present findings through technical reports, visualizations, and presentations to cross-functional teams
MUST HAVES
- Master’s or Ph.D. candidate in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Data Science, or a related field
- Experience with programming languages such as Python and/or R, scientific computing environments, and reproducible research best practices.
- Understanding of computational pipelines for data analysis, integration and visualization
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex insights effectively
Duration: 8 – 10 Weeks
WHY YOU’LL LOVE REFINED SCIENCE
Team + Values
At RefinedScience, we seamlessly integrate top-tier clinical and biological data with expert knowledge to provide unparalleled insights. We maximize patient impact with these unique insights by optimizing clinical trial probability of success and time to actionable results. We work across biopharma and we are a trusted partner in achieving better results, faster – working together to unlock strategic advantage.
Our Values
- Act with Purpose – We believe in rigor through deliberate and thoughtful actions
- Be Curious – Curiosity is the spark that ignites innovation and growth
- Take Ownership – True ownership leads to pride and commitment in the work we do
- Invest in Relationships – Building strong connections is the foundation for effective collaboration and trust for long term success
- Embrace Agility – We celebrate agile thinking, resilience, and adaptability
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