Job Description

Ancestry is currently seeking highly motivated, research-savvy interns who can work full-time for 12-16 weeks during Summer 2018. Our summer internships give you the freedom to conduct novel scientific research for impactful business projects that allow you to develop your talents, enjoy mentorship, and experience challenging work.

In the field of Genetics and Communication, we’re looking for fresh minds and diverse ideas with an interest in engaging people through genomics, and technology. Come join a diverse company of enthusiastic, talented, smart, and very passionate people.

Internship Project Description

We are seeking fellows to join the AncestryDNA genomics R&D team in our Lehi office to work with a diverse team of computational biologists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and population geneticists in analyzing genomic, pedigree, and other data. We are mounting a major effort to use genomics to shed light on human diversity, origins, relationships, and human health.

This is what you will do….

• You will work with a mentor on the genomics R&D team to scope out and complete an impactful research project.
• Assist in defining principles and guidelines for reports of various genetic markers to insure accuracy and comprehension of the provided information, while maintaining an engaging and educational experience for the customer.  Concepts to develop and iterate include, but not limited to, ways to convey residual risk, uncertainties, evolution of knowledge, heritability and association vs causation. 
• You will present your work to the genomics R&D team at the end of the internship.
• You will work in a professional environment, with ample opportunity to network with department heads and other professionals within your discipline and across the company.