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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.

It is an exciting internship opportunity with the cutting-edge sequencing applications development team at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Carlsbad, CA.

Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) is rapidly reshaping life sciences, translational research, and clinical diagnostics. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading contributor in these fields, we are dedicated to broaden the range of NGS applications. If you are a motivated and innovative scientist seeking to advance your carrier in these fields, we would like to invite you to join our R&D Internship Program.

SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP

Bioinformatics Internship position provides an opportunity for students who are currently pursuing a quantitative discipline (such as Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Biological Engineering, Physics, etc.) to get a hands-on experience working with bioinformatics scientists in a fast-paced R&D environment. Bioinformatics intern will directly contribute to the NGS products development and advance best R&D practices.

The position starts in June, paid working 40 hours per week through August. An opportunity exists for this position to continue through the academic year on a part-time basis to allow for class schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop algorithms, software tools and web applications to support novel targeted sequencing product development for the Ion Torrent semiconductor DNA sequencing systems.
• Specific tasks will be tailored to the bioinformatics intern’s experience level and abilities.
• A bioinformatics intern will work under the close supervision of bioinformatics scientists and managers.

• Students currently enrolled in classes leading to a graduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Biological Engineering, Physics, etc.
• Experience in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Next-Generation Sequencing or Microarray data analysis and algorithm development is preferred but not required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in Python is required; experience with Linux shell, Git, R, C++, Java is a plus.
• Strong statistical background would make you a stronger candidate.
• Knowledge of web applications development and SQL databases is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.