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INTERN - Bioinformatics

Guardant Health

INTERN - Bioinformatics

Redwood City, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    To enable Guardant Health to fight cancer through data, the Bioinformatics Team is seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern – Bioinformatics to join our team to build tools that integrate all available data for the furtherance of patient care. At Guardant, we leverage the most advanced technologies and work with leaders in many different fields to create the most impactful and meaningful technologies for cancer management.

    At Guardant Health you will be at the forefront of combining personalized genomics data from liquid biopsy sequencing with medical evidence to study biomarkers for cancer treatment selection. You will be responsible for developing pipelines that extract biological information from diverse data sources and use machine learning tools and real-world evidence databases to develop and test hypotheses in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.  

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Work with large, complex data sets
    • Develop scripts for research and development activities
    • Document all code and be willing to update existing documentation.
    • Work under supervision of Bioinformatics Scientists.
    • Bring a can-do attitude to solve new and challenging problems in a high-pace environment.
    • Be able to present updates orally, write reports and updates, and participate in technical discussions.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Completed Coursework in Machine Learning, Computer Science, and/or Bioinformatics
    • Experience with R or Python.
    • Experience with Linux and comfort in terminal is a plus
    • Experience with oncology or molecular biology is a plus

    EDUCATION: 

    Students pursuing or recently completing a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with strong programmatic background.

    Additional Information

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Employee may frequently exert up to 20-50 pounds of force to push or lift equipment
    • This position requires standing/walking/crawling regularly

    Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.  Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment.  Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

    Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our PRIVACY NOTICE FOR JOB APPLICANTS.

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