Bioinformatics Internship, Machine Learning I

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have created an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, productivity, innovation, and growth.

Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs, and can be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our 70,000 employees the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. The customers we serve fall within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

Summary of Internship

The Bioinformatics Internship position provides an opportunity for students who are currently pursuing a computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or similar degree to get hands on experience working with bioinformatics scientists in a fast-paced research and development environment. The bioinformatics intern will contribute to the development and testing of a machine learning model to predict the performance of probesets on genotyping array. The position starts in May, paid working 40 hours per week through August.

The internship program offers participants an outstanding chance to create results, quickly gain credibility and develop a strong company network.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, preprocess, and merge data from difference sources
• Identify thermodynamics features that could affect probeset performance
• Optimize and test performance of the machine learning model
• Perform statistical analyses and interpret the results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• Proficient in Python or SQL
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environment
• Familiar with fundamental processes involved in machine learning
• Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated with a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sklearn or tensorflow
• Experience with SVM, random forest, CNN or other commonly used machine learn models.
• Knowledge in DNA thermodynamics is desired
• Experience with academic research or a demonstrated ability to read and understand scientific literature.
• Familiar with Perl

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary colleagues has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $14.75–$45.75.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards