Summer 2024 - Informatics and Predictive Science Bioinformatics Internship
Organisation Name: Bristol Myers Squibb
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Country: United States
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Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. At Bristol Myers Squibb we are inspired by a single vision transforming patients lives through science. In oncology hematology immunology and cardiovascular disease and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. Position Summary A growing number of studies show that DNA methylation patterns can be used to trace the tissue origin of cell-free DNA (cfDNA). Clinical studies are underway to evaluate the use of cfDNA methylation patterns to detect cancer and other diseases. The Computational Genomics team at Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our team. The intern will be responsible for assisting with various tasks and projects related to DNA Methylation understanding Methylation signatures and the challenges when working with low concentration inputs. Further the candidate will also explore the validity of the approach with relevant business cohorts. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of experienced bioinformaticians collaborate with biologists and learn about the complexity of drug target discovery. Key Responsibilities Participate in the design and implementation of methods for data mining and data analysis to facilitate the interpretation of methylation signatures across tissues and cfDNA. Evaluate performance of difference approaches to detect methylation signatures and build classification models. Provide written documentation and specifications for developed methods and workflows. Expect to present to larger audiences and meetings at the completion of the internship. Qualifications & Experience Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Computer Science Statistics Bioinformatics Life Sciences or a similar field Fluency with Linux Docker GitHub and Cloud computing (preferably AWS) Experience with standard NGS sequencing technologies tools and databases used for processing of NGS data (e.g. BWA Samtools GATK NCBI Bismark etc) Good programming skills using scripting languages (e.g. Python R/Bioconductor) and notebooks (e.g. R markdown Jupyter notebook) would be a plus. Experience with DNA methylation public resources of DNA methylation datasets and associated R packages is a plus. Experience with machine learning packages (e.g. Random Forest linear models etc) is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be able to work full-time for the program duration. Why You Should Apply Around the world we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives. BMSEC BMSINTERN BMSCO-OP If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture promoting diversity in clinical trials while our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration innovation productivity employee well-being and engagement and it enhances the Company culture. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application or in any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff customers patients and communities. As a result the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws in your area. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
