Bioinformatics Scientist Intern

You will be part of the Bioinformatics and Data Science team supporting the development of the single-cell assay analysis software. You will be assigned a mentor and work within one of the functional disciplines in the Life Sciences Group. Come join us as part of our internship program as we work on our next breakthrough product. At our Ann Arbor R&D center, you can have big company impact while working at a small, nimble and dynamic site.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Design/code/test new features for single-cell assay analysis software products. 
• Work with Bioinformatics and Chemistry teams to coordinate development of new features and resolve issues. 
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a wider team. 
• Ability to present data from capstone project to a broad audience.

What You Bring:

• Education: Sophomore- or junior-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline. 
• 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Experience using command-line utilities in a Unix environment. 
• Experience writing code in Python and/or R. 
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. 

The following will be desirable by not essential: 

• Basic understanding of NGS data/workflows. 
• Experience with common bioinformatics tools for secondary analysis of nucleic acid sequencing data. 
• Experience with single-cell technologies. 
• Experience working with Amazon Web Services or other cloud-based computing environments.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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