Bioinformatics Intern

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Location/Division Specific Information South San Francisco, CA Clinical Sequencing Division Discover Impactful Work: The Bioinformatics Internship position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity for students currently pursuing a degree or equivalent experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field. As an Intern II, you will have the unique chance to acquire hands-on experience collaborating with bioinformatics scientists in a dynamic research and development setting. You will be instrumental in the advancement and validation of software and assays for high throughput next generation sequencing. The internship program at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. offers participants an ambitious chance to create results, quickly gain credibility, and develop a strong company network. What will you do: • Understand the software/assay requirements and create tickets for the development team. • Design test cases to effectively test the implemented feature. • Complete performance testing and build benchmark datasets with different versions of the software. • Give oral presentations at internal meetings. How will you get here: Education: Currently enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate or 2-year master’s program for a degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Equivalent experience in the mentioned fields will also be considered. Experience: • Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment, python, and SQL. • Experience in using Jira and Confluence. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Strong communication skills. • Understanding of genomic data. Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with a world-class, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $14.75–$28.75.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards