Bioinformatics Intern - Remote

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Bioinformatics Intern - Remote at Arcus Biosciences. This internship is designed for highly motivated individuals who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in computational biology, cancer biology, or related sciences. As a Bioinformatics Intern, you will work closely with your mentor to develop cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and analyze biological datasets that are crucial for oncology drug development.

What You'll Do

• Examine large-scale public resources such as TCGA, GTEx, and DepMap to extract valuable insights.
• Develop robust processing and analysis frameworks across several platforms, including RNA-seq and scRNA-seq.
• Benchmark algorithms and methods to identify best practices for implementation in bioinformatics.
• Evaluate machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches for fit-for-purpose use cases in drug discovery.
• Analyze datasets to identify molecular markers of response relevant to immunotherapy targets.
• Present literature reviews and findings to interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in computational biology, cancer biology, or related sciences.
• Fluent in R programming language and familiar with Git for version control.
• Experience in analyzing RNA-seq and scRNA-seq data.
• Familiarity with statistical and/or machine learning methods.
• Experience writing pipelines that abstract several parameters for data processing.

Nice to Have

• Previous internship experience in bioinformatics or related fields.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Understanding of oncology and drug discovery processes.

What We Offer

• Interns will be paid hourly, with rates based on degree level, typically ranging from $20 to $30 per hour.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge bioinformatics projects that impact precision oncology.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Gain hands-on experience in precision oncology and drug discovery.
• Flexible remote or onsite internship options to accommodate your needs.