Bioinformatics Internship (Undergraduate)

Biodesix, Inc.

Louisville, COFresher2h agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
Must know
Patient careData analysisData visualizationStatisticsOperationsStakeholder management
Nice to have
SQLPostgreSQL
Work
On-site in Louisville · internship
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Statistics55%Data analysis46%Patient care30%Data visualization28%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
Listed
Nov 2, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

As a Bioinformatics Intern, you will work alongside the Clinical Development & Data Sciences team to explore real-world biological and clinical data that supports advances in precision diagnostics. You will gain hands-on experience with bioinformatics, data analysis, and research while learning from professionals across bioinformatics, laboratory, clinical, and technology teams. Throughout the summer, you will contribute to a meaningful research project, build technical and analytical skills, and share your work through data visualizations, reports, and a final presentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize, clean, and curate large biological and clinical datasets.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis and data quality assessments.
  • Develop and maintain reproducible bioinformatics and data analysis workflows.
  • Generate visualizations, summary statistics, and reports to support research objectives.
  • Assist with data integration, annotation, and interpretation of molecular and clinical data.
  • Document methods, results, and analytical procedures following established best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Clinical Development, Laboratory Operations, and Information Technology.
  • Present project progress and final findings to technical and business stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field with an interest in bioinformatics.
  • Course background in Biology, Genetics, Computer Programming, and Statistics.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of R, Python, Linux, and AWS (EC2 and S3).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Exposure to a regulated laboratory or healthcare environment.
  • Interest in oncology or cancer research.
  • Previous experience working with biological, clinical, or research datasets.

Program Details

  • Location: On-Site in Louisville, CO
  • Program Dates: May 17 to August 6, 2027
  • Time Commitment: 40 hours per week
  • Compensation: Undergraduate Rate: $19.00 per hour
  • Application Deadline: December 11, 2026

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