2026 Future Talent Program – Precision Genetics Computational – Co-op
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Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Join our team for a paid Co-op offering hands on experience at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and precision medicine focused on autoimmune disorders. This role provides mentorship, professional development, and exposure to industry research workflows without disclosing project specifics.
Contribute to research activities involving large scale data analysis and AI for precision medicine. You will gain practical experience in biomedical data handling, ML model development, and translational research processes while working in a collaborative team environment.
What you’ll gain:
• Practical experience with large biomedical datasets and data stewardship
• Hands on machine learning and model development experience
• Familiarity with translational research and diagnostic development concepts
• Professional mentorship and career development in pharmaceutical industry
Required Education and Skills:
• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a graduate program (MSc or PhD) in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field. PhD candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
• Candidate must have availability to work full-time on-site for a 6-month period in 2026.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Candidate should have proficiency in R or Python programming, with a solid foundation in biostatistics and experience analyzing bulk or single-cell RNA-seq datasets.
• Candidate should have experience or strong familiarity with developing and applying machine learning models to biological data.
• Candidate should have background or keen interest in immunology, with a focus on bioinformatics applications.
• Candidate should have excellent academic record and strong analytical skills.
• Candidate should have outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proven capacity to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
FTP2026
RL2026
Required Skills:
Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Machine Learning, Physics, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship ManagementPreferred Skills:
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