Data Science Intern, Genomics

| Greater Boulder Area | Hybrid
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Invitae is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Our team is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry by making genetic testing affordable and accessible for everyone to guide health decisions across all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Data Science Intern will join our Oncology Diagnostics Program and develop a deep understanding of complex and varied datasets associated with our platform. The intern will gain first-hand experience wrangling, preparing, and troubleshooting data vital to our diagnostic development. In addition, he/she will work on novel analyses using data science practices to generate insights from our rich data troves. This person will interface with data scientists, biostatisticians, data managers, and assay development scientists.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Job duties will involve a variety of activities including any of the following: 

  • Data wrangling using scripting
  • Coding duties to improve existing data processing pipelines
  • Curate data to facilitate analysis
  • Analyze data to tackle research questions
  • Present and communicate research findings to a cross-functional team
  • Additional duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

  • Demonstrated experience using data science approaches
  • Proficient in scripting languages (R and/or Python)
  • Understanding of genomics
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with scientists and collaborators

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

  • Drive and determination to see projects through to completion
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the team 
  • Independent
  • Desire to learn

EDUCATION:

  • Coursework in mathematics, life science, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science are preferred

Expected Pay Rate in Colorado from: $15/hr

Time:  May through August 2021

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s geographic location, qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 

 

Invitae offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k, and a broad range of other benefits, outlined below:

  • Health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage
  • Paid time off, holiday pay, parental leave, and other health and wellness supports


At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Conveniently located minutes from downtown Boulder via Pearl Street or the Goose Creek Path. Easily commutable from all directions.

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