Bioinformatics Intern

Twist’s internship program provides outstanding learning and industry experience for students. It gives interns the opportunity to work on projects that significantly impact the organization.  

The projects in our internship program are not just tasks but carefully designed opportunities for you to apply the skills and knowledge gained from your study major. This approach ensures that your contribution is not only valuable but also appreciated by the organization. Most importantly, it’s a chance for you to grow and learn in a real-world setting. 

As an intern, you will be entrusted with tasks that require specific skills and are crucial to the project. These tasks are not just for learning, but they are important as they will aid in completion of the project.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Interns will be assigned a project that can be completed during the summer internship period. 
• Design, develop, and implement a data analysis pipeline for DNA Data Storage synthesis quality control workflow in nanopore sequencing devices.
• Provide statistics, data analysis, and visualization to support pipeline results.
• Work on a project in the areas of data sciences, bioinformatics, or electronics
• Contribute to the design and testing of DNA chips and related hardware
• Perform data analysis and interpretation to support ongoing research projects

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• undergraduate and or graduate students with a strong interest in data sciences, bioinformatics, and electronics 
• Familiarity with Python (preferred), R, or Rust in a Linux environment 
• Interest in NGS data analysis, manipulation, visualization skills, and presentation (in Python or R and using tools like Tableau) 
• Basic understanding of molecular biology
• Demonstrated (projects or classes) skills to perform basic data analysis with Python are required.
• Strong programming skills, with experience in Python or C++, preferred
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, databases, and technology is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• The intern must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics or a recent graduate who completed their education within the past 12 months.

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.