Bioinformatics Summer Intern

We are seeking an undergraduate junior, Master-level, or PhD-level student majoring in bioinformatics, computer science, biological sciences, biochemistry, or a related field for a 12-week Student Intern role in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.

Learning Objectives/Goals of the Position:

• Apply cutting-edge bioinformatics techniques to analyze large datasets from human pathogens which will be used to guide strain selection for various viral and bacterial programs
• Develop bioinformatics skills and gain experience working in a cross-functional team from Early Vaccines & Immunotherapies (EV&I).

Position Duties:

• Primary duties of this project will include data curation, designing creative visual summaries of the data and developing a user-friendly application.
• Keeping up to date with scientific literature.
• Additional responsibilities will include collaborating with a cross functional team and presenting in team meetings.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate junior, Master-level, or PhD-level student majoring in bioinformatics, computer science, biological sciences, biochemistry, or a related field. **Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
• Experience in bioinformatics techniques, command line, and R programming language is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD five days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws

and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

03-Dec-2024

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.