Bioinformatics Programmer Analyst Intern

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The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated intern to join our bioinformatics team for a 12-month internship starting on January 6th, 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing computational tools and contributing to cutting-edge research projects.

The opportunity:

• Build a Python tool or R package to analyze various types of biological data
• Contribute to bioinformatic analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, or spatial data as part of a research project
• Aim to publish the developed tool/package or co-author a section of a research paper by the end of the internship
• Assist the team by analyzing small datasets, identifying trends from data tables, preparing figures, and organizing social events and team-building activities
  
  

Who you are:

• Candidates should be in their 4th year of undergraduate study or curently enrrolled in an Msc program
• Strong computational skills with basic biological knowledge
• Previous experience in bioinformatics or computational biology projects, preferably in a research or clinical setting
• Ability to analyze large datasets and interpret complex biological information
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and Unix/Linux
• Understanding of genomic and transcriptomic data, as well as familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) datasets
• Experience in leading community events or university clubs
• Experience in gathering and defining project requirements is a plus
  
  

Additional information:

• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Mississauga, Ontario
• Modality: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in the office)
• Approximate Start Date: January 6th, 2025
  
  

Please note that relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche's truly innovative culture.

As of January 4, 2022, Roche requires all new employees who work in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date they take office. This requirement is a condition of employment at Roche that applies regardless of whether the position is on a Roche campus or remotely. If you have a valid reason for not being fully immunized, which is limited to certain specific medical reasons or other valid reasons protected by applicable human rights laws, you may request an exemption and / or adaptation measures regarding this vaccination requirement.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.