Intern - Bioinformatics
Labcorp
Summary
Labcorp is seeking a Bioinformatics Intern to join our Oncology Team located in Baltimore, Maryland!
Job description
Work Schedule
Days/Hours: 40hrs per week, Monday-Friday
Job Responsibilities
- Support development of bioinformatics pipelines and software
- Execute code updates, data analysis, and software testing
- Contribute to technical documentation
- Familiarize yourself with genomics results for precision oncology
Minimum Qualifications
Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Life Sciences, Data Science, Bioinformatics or Computer Science
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-6 months experience with data and/or software, working with Next-Generation Sequencing data and/or tooling
- 3-6 months experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting
Additional Job Standards
- Have an interest in oncology, genomics, data science and/or bioinformatics
- Show initiative and the ability to work independently under general supervision
- Maintains professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Actively participates in training sessions and applies newly learned skills accordingly
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
About the Team
Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx), a part of LabCorp, is Empowering the Fight Against Cancer by unlocking actionable information from the genome. We are developing an innovative portfolio of tissue-based and non-invasive liquid biopsy genomic products for laboratories worldwide. The Bioinformatics and Data Science team is a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists providing bioinformatics and data science support for the Oncology portfolio.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Life Sciences, Data Science, Bioinformatics or Computer Science
- 3-6 months experience with data and/or software, working with Next-Generation Sequencing data and/or tooling
- 3-6 months experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting
- Interest in oncology, genomics, data science and/or bioinformatics
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
- Professionalism, including punctuality and appropriate conduct
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- STD/LTD
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Relocation assistance
Company overview
Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company operates one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, serving patients, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Labcorp's services encompass a wide range of diagnostic testing, including routine and esoteric tests, as well as clinical trial management, central laboratory services, and biomarker development. The company plays a critical role in healthcare by delivering vital information that enables better medical decisions, supports drug development, and improves patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Labcorp continues to advance precision medicine and transform healthcare through data-driven insights.