R&D Bioinformatics Intern

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Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Type: Intern/Co-op
Job Function: Bioscience R&D

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.

In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.

Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Description

This position is a fixed-term contract with 8 months of support from May December 2024. Applicants have the option to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer, with flexibility for part-time work during the fall semester.

This position requires onsite attendance in Salt Lake City throughout the duration of the internship; therefore, local applicants are preferred.

BIOMERIEUX DOES NOT PROVIDE HOUSING OR RELOCATION SUPPORT FOR INTERNS.

Job Summary

BioMrieux is a global leader in developing innovative molecular diagnostic devices for infectious disease. This internship offers motivated college students (must be at least 18 years of age) an opportunity to contribute to an early-stage research and development project that sits at the interface between bioinformatic analyses and wet lab R&D. You will be immersed in a highly productive and collaborative biotechnology environment while working with a diverse team of scientists, bioinformaticians, engineers, and software developers. Under the close supervision of a mentorship team, the intern will (1) test enhanced protocols for R&D pipelines; (2) perform wet lab molecular biology work; and (3) maintain accurate records of work performed in accordance with BioMrieux Quality Management System. Internships are considered non-exempt positions; full- and part-time positions will be considered.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties include working on the linux command line to execute existing computational pipelines; conducting molecular biology work in the laboratory; analyzing data; presenting results; and keeping accurate records. Interns will:
1. Listen actively while receiving instruction, in order to quickly master assigned duties
2. Be present and engaged during scheduled work hours
3. Ask questions when any aspect of assigned work is unclear
4. Be curious and persistent when solving problems
5. Behave professionally while representing BioMrieux
6. Participate in research team meetings
7. Perform assigned duties with a conscientious and detail-oriented approach
8. Prepare preliminary analyses of experimental data for review with mentor
9. Assist mentor in preparing presentations of data and conclusions
10. Perform and document all work in compliance with BioMrieux Quality Management System.

Supplemental Data

Works full-time onsite in Salt Lake City.

Training and Education

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a strong interest in biotechnology. Currently enrolled undergraduate students pursuing a biotechnology-related bachelors degree are preferred.

Experience

A basic understanding of bioinformatic techniques and their operation is required. Preference will be given to individuals with prior coding experience in R, Python or command line scripting (linux). Experience in a life sciences laboratory or in clinical research is a plus but is not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Competitive candidates will have the following skills and attributes:
General understanding of and interest in bioinformatics (course work or experience based)
A basic understanding of either R or Python
Strong interest in biotechnology
Willingness to learn from others
Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback
Dependability in maintaining a regular work schedule
Detail-oriented approach to work
Positive attitude in the workplace
Proactive communication style
Diligence in executing and documenting assigned work.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to safely lift and maneuver 40 lbs.

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BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).