Bioinformatics Intern

Bioinformatics Intern

At Alamar Biosciences, we’re on a mission to transform the field of proteomics for the early detection of cancer and other diseases. We are creating the world’s most sensitive proteomics platform to unmask the deepest secrets of our proteome. Our fully automated, high throughput platform will empower new biomarker discoveries for early detection and prevention of common diseases. We provide exceptional opportunities for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit, enjoy developing novel technologies and products, and aspire to grow together with the company.

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Intern with a passion for innovation to help develop tools for interactive data visualization and exploration of data generated using Alamar’s novel technology platform. In this position, the intern will be working closely with members of the Bioinformatics Team with expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics, and software development. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and gain experience in a rapidly growing company making a big impact in life science research and early disease diagnosis.

The internship will be 14 weeks in duration starting in late May or early June.

Responsibilities:

• Work with mentors in Bioinformatics and members of other teams to create a plan for developing an application that will facilitate meta-analysis and visualization of a collection of datasets generated using Alamar’s novel technology platform.
• Develop the application. This will include writing novel code to produce data visualizations and data summaries.
• Develop and maintain the application code in a Git repository.
• Present and demonstrate the application to Bioinformatics and other internal stakeholders after each stage of development. Obtain feedback and incorporate changes accordingly.
• Write associated user guide and other documentation.
• Work with software engineering experts to deploy the application for internal use.
• Other side projects will be available based on Bioinformatics needs and the intern’s interests.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD student in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or related fields is preferred. 
• Experience with proteomics, other ‘omics data analysis, or other types of complex high dimensional biological data is a plus.
• Familiarity with differential expression analysis.
• Previous GitHub experience is beneficial.
• Candidate should have an enthusiasm for proteomics and learning new things.
• Self-motivation with a positive “can do” attitude, attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects.
• Strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team environment required.
• Exemplifies our core values of:
• Making external & internal customers our top priority
• Fostering continuous learning and development
• Encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and risk taking
• Building a culture of innovation
• Focusing on teamwork, operates with transparency, integrity, and honesty
• Making customers our top priority

The hourly pay range for this position is $30-37 / hour. Work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training determine our salary ranges determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.