CAS 2027 Bioinformatics Scientist Summer Intern

Chemical Abstracts Service; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summer Internship at Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus, Ohio, offers hands-on experience in bioinformatics and data science within the world\'s leading scientific information ecosystem. You will assist with drug development datasets, visualization, and content harmonization while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

This program runs May 17 to August 6, 2027. It emphasizes training, mentorship, and the chance to apply ML methods, Pathview/GSEA exposure, and GitHub workflows to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or closely related field.
• Proficiency in a high-level programming language such as R or Python within Unix-like environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and data presentation skills.
• Background in molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or other relevant biomedical domains is a plus.
• Experience with technologies such as GitHub, Java, Linux, and pathway visualization software's like Pathview, GSEA is a plus.
• Experience in applying machine learning to large datasets is a plus.
• Familiarity with data modeling a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, visualization and interpretation of a drug development, medical biology, or related dataset.
• Support harmonization, normalization, or enhancement of CAS content for delivery to products, content pipelines, or business solutions.
• Connect across the organization through the Summer Intern Program to build influential working relationships, preparing your career for tomorrow.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends through individual and team training opportunities.

Skills

R

Python

Unix/Linux

Data visualization

Machine learning

GitHub

Biology domain knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Some college of Bioinformatics (required)

Tools

Pathview

GSEA

Java

RStudio

Job description

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for over 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

The Internship will run from May 17th, 2027, to August 6th, 2027.

Job Accountabilities:

• Support analysis, visualization and interpretation of a drug development, medical biology, or related dataset.
• Support harmonization, normalization, or enhancement of CAS content for delivery to products, content pipelines, or business solutions.
• Connect across the organization through the Summer Intern Program to build influential working relationships, preparing your career for tomorrow.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends through individual and team training opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or closely related field.
• Proficiency in a high-level programming language such as R or Python within Unix-like environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and data presentation skills.
• Background in molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or other relevant biomedical domains is a plus.
• Experience with technologies such as GitHub, Java, Linux, and pathway visualization software's like Pathview, GSEA is a plus.
• Experience in applying machine learning to large datasets is a plus.
• Familiarity with data modeling a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Some college of Bioinformatics (required)

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