Bioinformatics Intern

Labcorp • Westborough, MA

82d • $35 - $40

About The Position

Join Labcorp’s 2026 Global Internship Program and take the first step toward a meaningful career in healthcare innovation! We’re looking for motivated students to be part of a dynamic 11-week paid internship where you’ll work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience, all while supporting our mission to improve health and improve lives. As a Labcorp intern, you’ll be immersed in hands-on work that complements your academic background. In addition to your project work, you’ll gain valuable exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership through enterprise-wide learning experiences, leadership exposure, and visibility, including direct interaction with senior leaders. The internship provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to apply their advanced knowledge and skills in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (master’s or Ph.D. preferred) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, Perl, or Java.
• Experience with high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., microbiome, metagenomics, pathogen whole genome sequencing, RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq) and familiarity with bioinformatics tools like BLAST, GATK, Bowtie, and microbiome and viral genome analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large, complex datasets and derive meaningful insights.
• Previous research experience in microbiome analysis, viral genome analysis, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine learning or AI applications in biology.

Responsibilities

• Perform sophisticated analysis of microbiome, bacterial, viral and pathogen genomics and transcriptomics, or proteomic datasets using state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
• Develop, refine, and implement algorithms for analyzing and interpreting microbiome and other genomics/transcriptomics datasets.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of bioinformatics software tools and pipelines, ensuring they meet the research needs of the team.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing bioinformatics expertise to ongoing research projects and studies.
• Analyze and interpret complex biological data, preparing detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest bioinformatics methodologies and advancements, integrating new approaches into ongoing projects.
• Provide guidance to junior team members or interns, sharing your expertise and contributing to a collaborative learning environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees