Job Description

We are looking for a motivated minimum third year master's in bioinformatics student! Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our Animal Health R&D IT department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern - Bioinformatician - MAH R&D IT

Welcome to our team
The R&D IT department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on accelerating vaccine development by providing the scientists with know-how to discover new and evaluate existing viruses. Provide genomics data analysis and intelligent automation solutions using bioinformatic capabilities and tooling. Discover new products based on bioinformatic insights. The Bioinformatic team consists of appr. 8 employees, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical industry in R&D which enables innovation. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.

Your internship assignment
As an intern, you will be responsible and work on a project which aims to develop a bioinformatic pipeline capable of analyzing transcriptomic datasets of cell lines propagated under different culture conditions. The primary objective is to gain insight in how the cell's transcription machinery responds to variations in growth conditions (culture media, small-scale/large scale, adherent/suspension) and present the findings to operators with the aim to optimize cell line culturing under diverse conditions. The project requires insight in the basics of cell biology, a comprehensive understanding of transcriptomic analysis and preferably, familiarity with programming languages and bioinformatic tooling.

Your responsibilities

• Bioinformatic pipeline development and optimalization using Python and Nextflow
• Visualization of the transcriptomics data using Python or R.
• Work closely together with our lab scientists and the Bioinformatics team to advance our understanding of the transcriptome of cell-lines under specific conditions.
• Providing a fresh perspective within the department: your opinion matters.
• Working on High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster or AWS Cloud to process the data.
• Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What is required
• A final-year or third-year level of education student in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology.

• Proficient in a major (scripting) language, preferably Python and/or R.

• Affinity with NGS data analysis and preferably an interest in transcriptomics.

• Excellent in English/Dutch communication skills, both written and verbal

• You are available for a period of ≥6 months for 4 to 5 days a week.

What we offer
Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:
• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist
• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

Animal Health Division
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By being dedicated to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of animal health products, vaccines, and solutions and services for health management. Additionally, we deliver a comprehensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
12/31/2024
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