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South San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

$39K/yr - $111K/yr

Intern

Merck is a pharmaceutical company offering a 12-week internship within its Research and Development Division. The Translational Medicine Intern will analyze genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets, develop analytical workflows, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support precision medicine and translational research.

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Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets using bioinformatics and computational approaches
Evaluate data generated from multiple genomic technologies, including array-based, short-read, and long-read sequencing platforms
Develop and apply analytical workflows to support genomic characterization and translational research objectives
Collaborate with scientists across disciplines to generate biological insights and support precision medicine initiatives
Communicate results through scientific presentations, reports, and reproducible documentation

Qualification

Required

Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Pharmacogenomics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline
Experience analyzing genomic or next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including familiarity with common bioinformatics file formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF, FASTA)
Experience in Python, R, and/or other scientific programming languages, with experience working in Linux/Unix environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment
Familiarity with pharmacogenomics concepts, genomic data analysis, and high-performance or cloud computing environments is preferred
Must be enrolled in an academic program and returning to continue studies following completion of the internship
Experience with long-read sequencing technologies, haplotype analysis, structural variant detection, or copy number analysis