Bioinformatics Intern- Summer 2024

This is a 10 week Summer internship for 2024. Expected start date is late June 3rd through August 9th, 2024. This is a 40 hour/week- 100% remote.

Who We Are:

MilliporeSigma is a leader in the life sciences. We aim to solve the toughest problems in the industry by collaborating with the global scientific community, and through that help increase access to health for people everywhere. We provide scientists and engineers with best-in-class lab materials, technologies, and services. We are dedicated to making research and biotech production simpler, faster, and more successful. At MilliporeSigma, we are with our customers at every step of the drug development process, shaping the possibilities for tomorrow.

Your Role:

The Omics and Machine Learning team at MilliporeSigma’s Research & Development group in Rockville, MD is providing a unique opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the dynamic fields of metagenomics, comparative genomics, and bioinformatics. The bioinformatics intern will be a vital member of the team, assisting in various projects around biosafety testing of novel biologics medication. The candidate should have strong coding skills (R and Python/Perl), experience with comparative genomics methods and concepts (e.g., BLAST, BWA, Bowtie, Average Nucleotide Identity) as well as good working knowledge of the Linux operating system and Docker.

The intern will play an essential role and contribute to development and implementation of novel bioinformatics algorithms and will have the opportunity to work on real-world problems. This bioinformatics internship is a perfect fit for someone who is highly motivated, eager to learn, and ready to bring their own innovative ideas to the forefront. The position not only offers the chance to collaborate with experienced professionals but also provides an opportunity to gain valuable biotech industry knowledge and insights.

Who You Are:

• Programming requirements R, Python, OR Perl
• Proficient with Linux operating system
• Familiar with BLAST, BWA and/or Bowtie (at least one)
• Nice to have: Software Version Control (Git, Bitbucket), Bioinformatics Databases (NCBI’s RefSeq, Genbank, SRA), and Comparative Genomics methods.
• Undergraduate in the junior or senior year working towards degree in a Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science orr related field

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

*All interns are employed by Randstad and assigned to MilliporeSigma work locations.