Intern – Computational Biology @ Adaptive Biotechnologies

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Internship

Intern – Computational Biology

Adaptive Biotechnologies

501-1,000 employees

Develops immune profiling platforms for disease diagnosis and treatment.

Data & Analytics

Carthage, MO, USA + 1 more

Required Skills

Data Analysis

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computational Biology, Genomics, Population Genetics, or related field
Must be proficient coding in R, including data wrangling and visualization
Experience working with high-throughput datasets and performing exploratory data analyses
Experience presenting technical material to diverse audiences
Must be graduating AFTER August 2023
Expertise in immunology, structural biology or machine learning
Prior experience working with wet lab biologists
Prior experience developing software in a collaborative setting
Strong oral and written communication skills
Interested in this position, but don't meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn't match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we're searching for!
Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position
Adaptive's benefits at-a-glance
Adaptive Biotechnologies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Please refer the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters for more information. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected]
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected]. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team

Responsibilities

Build, evaluate, and improve statistical/bioinformatics tools to analyze DNA sequencing data
Characterize existing and new quantitative metrics summarizing properties of the TCR repertoire and critically evaluate their biological relevance in a variety clinical contexts
Visualize and present technical results to multiple different audiences clearly and succinctly
Perform quick and thorough analyses of DNA sequencing data to understand outliers, make descriptive figures, and address key statistical questions
Be a problem solver: communicate well, ask questions, and enthusiastically seek out opportunities to learn

At Adaptive, we’re Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.

As an Adapter, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. With Adaptive, you’ll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.

It’s time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Adaptive is seeking a thoughtful intern who is enthusiastic about statistics, genomics, immunology, and improving human health. We’re looking for someone who excels at data analysis, bioinformatics, and communicating results to diverse audiences. You will join a highly collaborative Computational Biology group that conducts analyses to support key decisions within the company and for our clients. This group applies immunosequencing analysis in partnership with collaborators across therapeutic areas to gain new insights into diseases and treatment modalities.

This position is intended for graduate students considering careers in industry. Outstanding candidates will have demonstrated the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Adaptive strongly values professional development, and we are committed to helping team members grow in their careers in industry. This is a remote position starting May/June 2023 for 12 weeks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Build, evaluate, and improve statistical/bioinformatics tools to analyze DNA sequencing data
Characterize existing and new quantitative metrics summarizing properties of the TCR repertoire and critically evaluate their biological relevance in a variety clinical contexts
Visualize and present technical results to multiple different audiences clearly and succinctly
Perform quick and thorough analyses of DNA sequencing data to understand outliers, make descriptive figures, and address key statistical questions
Be a problem solver: communicate well, ask questions, and enthusiastically seek out opportunities to learn

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Currently enrolled in a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computational Biology, Genomics, Population Genetics, or related field.
Must be proficient coding in R, including data wrangling and visualization
Experience working with high-throughput datasets and performing exploratory data analyses
Experience presenting technical material to diverse audiences
Must be graduating AFTER August 2023

PREFERRED

Expertise in immunology, structural biology or machine learning
Prior experience working with wet lab biologists
Prior experience developing software in a collaborative setting
Strong oral and written communication skills

#LI-Remote

Interested in this position, but don’t meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn’t match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we’re searching for!

Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position.

Adaptive’s benefits at-a-glance.

Adaptive Biotechnologies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Please refer the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters for more information. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected]. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team.

Adaptive Biotechnologies

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Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. stands out as a leader in immune-driven medicine, leveraging a proprietary immune profiling platform that provides unprecedented scale and precision in understanding our adaptive immune systems. The company collaborates with drug developers, clinicians, and academic researchers to apply these insights in developing products that aim to transform the diagnosis and treatment of diseases like cancer, autoimmune conditions, and infectious diseases. By harnessing the power of the adaptive immune system, Adaptive Biotechnologies is propelling a paradigm shift in medicine, making it a compelling place to work for those interested in cutting-edge healthcare solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$575.5M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -6%

1 year growth

↓ -4%

2 year growth

↓ -10%

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