At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most.
Requirements
- Basic programming experience in at least one language commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R, or Bash)
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line environments
- Exposure to workflow management systems- AWS Healthomics
- Experience with version control tools, such as Git/GitHub
- Coursework or project experience in genomics, transcriptomics, or computational biology methods
- Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker or Singularity)
- Interest in pipeline optimization and NGS data
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale biological datasets (such as genomics or transcriptomics data) using established bioinformatics tools and custom scripts, ensuring data quality and reproducibility of results.
- Develop, maintain, or improve computational pipelines for processing sequencing data, including automation of routine data analyses and integration of new analytical tools where appropriate.
- Document analysis procedures, code, and findings clearly in shared notebooks or reports, and communicate key results effectively to the research team through written reports or presentations.
- Working closely with experienced bioinformaticians, the intern will focus on validating existing workflows, identifying areas for optimization, and ensuring the reproducibility and robustness of analytical results.
- Responsibilities will include running test datasets through pipelines, documenting outcomes, troubleshooting errors, and contributing to workflow improvements in version-controlled environments.
Other
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or a related field
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate results clearly and work collaboratively in a team setting
- 3-month summer internship
- If you require an accommodation, please contact us here
