Bioinformatics Intern - Bristol Myers Squibb

Job Details

Full-time | Internship

Full Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

We are seeking a highly motivated student to join our group for a 10-week long summer internship program. A successful candidate will work with their mentor to build and validate gene signatures of the metabolic state of solid tumors. This work will leverage public data mining and transcriptional analysis skills. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn from experienced bioinformaticians, collaborate with biologists, and learn about the complexity of drug development.

Key Responsibilities

Research existing metabolic gene signatures in the scientific literature
Mine public data repositories, such a GEO, for metabolic datasets
Build and validate novel metabolic gene signatures with tumor data
Deliver and communicate analysis results to team

Qualifications & Experience

A strong foundation in biology
Experience in R (or similar language) and basic statistics
Currently enrolled in Undergraduate/Master’s PhD program in life sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, or a similar field
Must be able to work full-time for the program duration
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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