Computational Biology Intern

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Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

Job Title

Computational Biology Intern

Why Genmab

Our internship program provides interns with hands-on experience and relevant projects that directly align with our company's goals. Additionally, we believe our program provides a valuable opportunity to learn, thrive, and build a strong network. We encourage you to review our website to learn why we're always looking for smart, purpose-led candidates to play a role in our bold, extra[not]ordinary® future.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Biology Intern to join our Translational Research team. This role is focused on the high-resolution characterization of the tumor microenvironment using multi-omic clinical datasets. You will work at the interface of bioinformatics and clinical genomics, contributing to the development of analytical frameworks that transform raw sequencing outputs into actionable biological insights.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical interrogation of high-dimensional data from WES, RNA-seq, ctDNA, and Spatial Transcriptomics platforms. A key focus of this role is the "signal-to-noise" challenge: identifying and mitigating technical artifacts in clinical samples to ensure data integrity for downstream biomarker discovery.

What You'll Do

Genomic Data Engineering & Quality Refinement

• Technical QC Analysis: Evaluate and automate the extraction of high-dimensional quality metrics (e.g., library complexity, UMI consensus efficiency, and fragment size distribution) to distinguish between technical noise and true biological signal.
• Pipeline Optimization: Utilize Python, R, and Bash to refine genomics workflows, ensuring standard outputs (BAM, VCF, and count matrices) are optimized for sensitivity, specifically in low-input ctDNA and FFPE samples.
• Feature Extraction: Develop scripts to structure and tabulate molecular features for use in predictive models of therapy response.

• Network & Pathway Analysis: Integrate DNA and RNA sequencing data to map the functional consequences of oncogenic mutations. Apply systems biology approaches to correlate mutational status with transcriptomic pathway perturbations and protein-interaction networks.
• Spatial Transcriptomics: Support the processing and quality assessment of 10x Visium HD data to characterize the spatial architecture of tumor-immune interactions.
• Immuno-Genomics: Contribute to the characterization of the immune landscape within clinical cohorts, utilizing gene expression signatures to evaluate immune cell infiltration and activation.

• Workflow Development: Maintain high-standard, version-controlled code (Git) within a Unix/Linux environment to ensure all data engineering steps are transparent and reproducible.
• Reporting: Synthesize complex technical metrics into concise data summaries for cross-functional teams of computational and translational scientists.

• Currently pursuing a BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, BioPython) and/or R (Tidyverse/Bioconductor). Experience with Bash is required.
• Solid understanding of the NGS lifecycle, including library preparation artifacts, alignment algorithms, and variant calling principles.
• A strong interest in data hygiene, systems biology (PPI networks), and the unique engineering challenges associated with clinical oncology datasets.

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!