2027 Summer Intern - Translational Research

The role

University students will participate in omics analysis of clinical trial data. The role involves understanding the relationship between gene and protein expression, genomic variation, and response to therapeutic interventions.

What you will do

• Download, prepare datasets, and analyze omics and genetic screening data.
• Utilize bioinformatics web tools.
• Participate in the development of genomics data analytics processes, including AI/ML-based predictive analytics.
• Participate in meetings with vendors.
• Manage data transfer, quality control, and data reconciliation activities with vendors and CROs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the US and Japan.

Required qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in college/university
• Major in Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or related Biological Science degree
• Availability to work from May 25, 2027 to August 20, 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must live within a commutable distance to Princeton, NJ
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship
• Good understanding of advanced molecular biology techniques and applications (NGS, gene expression methods/tools)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience or interest in bioinformatics, genomics, multi-omics, cancer research, and AI/ML tools for predictive modeling
• Prior industry experience
• Experience with R, Python, SAS/JMP, and other preferred computational tools

Benefits

• Mentorship from industry professionals

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship

About the company

Kyowa Kirin is a global specialty pharmaceutical company backed by more than 70 years of breakthrough life science innovation. They work across the continuum from drug discovery to commercialization.