Intern- Bioinformatics

Internship – BioinformaticsPosition PurposeA bioinformatics intern is responsible for contributing to bioinformatics tool installation, computational benchmarking, results interpretation and documentation, and data analysis implementation for large, high-throughput genomic experiments, with a focus on human forensics and pathogen identification and characterization.Position Location and DurationThis position can be performed remotely or onsite at the Signature Science office in Austin, TX or Charlottesville, VA. This internship position offers 29 hours per week starting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and ending on Friday, July 24, 2026. Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesEvaluate open-source bioinformatics tools for the analysis and interpretation of high-density microarray and whole genome sequencing data. Manage, manipulate, analyze data in Linux environments. Identify domain-specific open-source software and tools to manipulate and analyze genomic data. Conduct workflow benchmarking and documentation, identifying inconsistencies and resolving data problems. Prepare SOPs, document source code/workflows, and write reports to summarize computational requirements, processing status, and customized analysis results. Required Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProficiency working in a Unix/Linux environment. Proficiency with open-source bioinformatics software, tools, and databases for analyzing nucleotide sequencing datasets. Proficiency using version Control software (e.g., Git or similar) to manage programming code. Proficiency with Python or another scripting language. Education/ExperienceEnrolled in or completed Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, or related degree. Experience managing, analyzing, and interpreting large-scale datasets produced by modern sequencing platforms. ClearanceIt is preferable that the candidate be willing and able to complete a successful background screening for a security clearance. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone Working Conditions/ EquipmentThe candidate should have the ability to work during regular business hours and attend virtual meetings. Work is expected to take place in traditional office environments with sedentary extended periods required for code development and testing. Powered by ExactHire: 196883