2027 Future Talent Program - Translational Medicine - Intern

Merck · South San Francisco (grand Ave), CA

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A 12-week internship within the Clinical Pharmacogenetics group focused on analyzing genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets to support precision medicine and drug development. The role involves working with multiple sequencing technologies and collaborating across scientific teams to advance translational research.

What they're looking for

Currently enrolled in Master's or PhD program in bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, or related field
Experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data and familiarity with bioinformatics file formats
Proficiency in Python, R, or other scientific programming languages and Linux/Unix environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with multidisciplinary collaboration ability
Must return to academic program after internship completion

What you'll be doing

Analyze and interpret genomic and pharmacogenomic datasets using bioinformatics and computational approaches
Evaluate data from array-based, short-read, and long-read sequencing platforms
Develop and apply analytical workflows to support genomic characterization and translational research
Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientists to generate biological insights for precision medicine
Communicate findings through scientific presentations, reports, and reproducible documentation

Compensation$39,108-$111,111

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