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Seattle, WA, US

Internship

Onsite

$21.30/hr - $30.13/hr

Intern

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on cancer and infectious diseases. The Research Intern will support studies in the laboratory focused on the gut microbiome and colorectal cancer development, providing hands-on experience in bioinformatics and data analysis.

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Responsibilities

Work independently under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, Neelendu Dey, and collaborate with laboratory members and research partners to support studies focused on the gut microbiome and colorectal cancer research
Perform bioinformatic and computational analyses of microbiome, sequencing, and other biological datasets to support ongoing research projects
Use software, databases, and programming tools (e.g., R or Python) to organize, manage, analyze, and visualize research data
Assist with maintaining and optimizing documented data analysis pipelines and troubleshooting technical issues related to computational workflows
Interpret analytical results and assist with statistical analyses, data summaries, figures, presentations, and written reports
Conduct literature reviews to support experimental design, data interpretation, and selection of research methods
Maintain accurate research records and documentation of analytical workflows and results
Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program as a junior- or senior-level student

Preferred

Currently pursuing degree in basic sciences, pre-med, public health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, or related areas
Able to use Microsoft Office programs
Good communication skills and an interest in learning
Ability to work in a team
Good numeracy, literacy and organizational skills
Willingness to be flexible in working hours, including working some evenings if needed