Bioinformatics Intern

About the Role

HaystackAnalytics is a HealthTech company developing clinical genomics products. We are seeking a motivated Bioinformatics Intern to support our bioinformatics team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to bioinformatics tools, genomic databases, and analytical pipelines for human and microbial genome analysis.

Position Overview

• Role: Bioinformatics Intern
• Location: Turbhe, Navi Mumbai
• Duration: 3 Months
• Stipend: ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month
• Job Type: Internship

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis and processing of NGS data for human and microbial genome applications.
• Support the development, execution, testing, and optimization of custom NGS analysis pipelines.
• Perform basic genomic variant analysis, including identification and annotation of Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs), Insertions/Deletions (Indels), Copy Number Variants (CNVs), and Structural Variants.
• Assist in variant annotation and interpretation using established guidelines and databases.
• Work with genomic databases and tools such as ClinVar, gnomAD, Ensembl, and other relevant resources.
• Support the analysis of Nanopore sequencing data and other NGS technologies.
• Assist in maintaining data quality, documentation, and consistency across bioinformatics workflows.
• Work with the team to troubleshoot pipeline-related issues and improve existing analytical workflows.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians, geneticists, and laboratory teams on ongoing projects.
• Participate in research and development activities related to genomics, genetic testing, and precision medicine.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in R and/or Python programming.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and command-line operations.
• Understanding of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and data analysis workflows.
• Basic knowledge of human and/or microbial genomics.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and databases used for genomic data analysis.
• Understanding of genetic variants and their basic classification.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of Human Genetics and Population Genetics.
• Exposure to Nanopore sequencing data analysis.
• Familiarity with variant annotation and interpretation guidelines, including ACMG/AMP.
• Exposure to genomic databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD, HGMD, and Ensembl.
• Basic understanding of pipeline orchestration tools such as Nextflow and Snakemake.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and GitHub.
• Academic projects, dissertation work, or hands-on experience involving NGS data analysis or genomic data interpretation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
• Willingness to learn new bioinformatics tools and technologies.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good documentation and communication skills.