Genomics and Bioinformatics Internship Opportunity

3 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States LabCorp Full time
Job Description

The Center of Excellence in Data Science and Bioinformatics at LabCorp Information Technology department applies various data science disciplines to our clinical, operational, and financial challenges, creating opportunities to enhance the value of our offerings to our customers.

The internship program in this CoE provides a unique opportunity for students to interact with CoE personnel and gain hands-on experience and knowledge of solving real-life problems in data sciences and bioinformatics.

Interns typically work on specific bioinformatics projects under the guidance of CBI members, contributing directly to LabCorp research and development efforts to address challenging data science issues and speed up critical production development efforts.

Typical Projects
  • Analysis of SARS-Cov-2 viral genomes samples from all over the USA to gain insights into the spread of the pandemic
  • Research and development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis for Labcorp's existing and novel laboratory tests
  • Research and development of Labcorp's microbiome offerings, particularly bioinformatics analysis pipeline
  • Copy Number Variation (CNV) Algorithm Bakeoff Project: Evaluate the performance of these tools to identify the best one to incorporate into the genetic tests offered by Labcorp
  • Data mining and predictive modeling of diseases using the laboratory test data on over half the US population
  • Using machine learning and AI to develop disease prediction models for various common and rare diseases such as CKD and asthma
  • Application of novel genomics and bioinformatics tools to better characterize the Human Leukocytes Antigen (HLA) alleles and apply it to improve survival rates in transplantation
  • Hybrid On-Premise-Cloud Bioinformatics Workflow: Develop a workflow that seamlessly integrates the results of analysis carried out in the cloud with those generated in-house
Requirements
  • Pursuing a BS, MS, or Ph.D. degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or related discipline
  • Enjoy solving problems; inquisitive and analytical; engaged and motivated
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a larger team
  • Ability to see the big picture and work towards that goal
  • Basic understanding of genomics and biology
  • Familiarity with genomics-related files and formats such as fastq file, a BAM file, and a VCF file
  • Experience in artificial intelligence and statistical learning
  • Experience with statistical methodologies and machine learning techniques such as neural networks, graphical models, ensemble methods, and natural language processing
  • Experience with multiple deep learning techniques such as CNN, LSTM, RNN, etc., in addition to standard machine learning approaches such as those found in scikit-learn
  • Master of evaluation techniques for supervised and unsupervised techniques. Knows to evaluate the quality of data and determine gaps in data or assumptions
  • Proficiency with Python or R. Can develop meaningful Python code using objective-oriented programming and functional programming. Writes tests for code. Can debug errors quickly
  • Strong data visualization skills
  • Familiarity with one or more machine learning libraries or frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow
  • Experience with rational and non-structure databases is highly desirable
  • Experience using cloud technologies such as AWS with tools such as S3, EC2, Lambda, Athena, etc.
  • Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought
  • Ability to collaborate with the team and translate existing research into practical solutions and products. Ability to build and manage relationships with various collaborators across and outside the company
  • Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical staff to translate concepts and algorithms into working prototypes
  • Drive project execution and implement a robust plan for measuring success
  • Lead discussions with senior leadership at the department or functional level

Interns from previous years have successfully moved on to industry positions pursuing careers in computation/bioinformatics analysis or to acquire advanced education in computation.

Remote participation in the internship is also a possibility.

Benefits

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.

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