About the role#
Fapon is seeking a Bioinformatics Summer Intern to support the development of RNA-seq data analysis pipelines and machine learning models for biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. This role is focused on translational genomics and next-generation diagnostics, offering the opportunity to work with clinical samples and contribute to healthcare technology development.
What you'll do#
- Analyze RNA-seq datasets, including preprocessing, quality control, normalization, and differential expression analysis.
- Develop and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for transcriptomic data, specifically bulk RNA-seq and degraded RNA samples.
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods to identify diagnostic or predictive biomarkers.
- Assist in building and evaluating predictive models, including deep learning approaches.
- Explore the integration of large language models or multimodal AI approaches for biological data interpretation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and present findings through reports and internal presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current PhD student, recent PhD graduate, or postdoctoral researcher in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with RNA-seq data analysis.
- Strong programming skills in R or Python.
- Proficiency in bash scripting and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
- Formal training in statistics and machine learning.
Location & details#
- Location: Pleasanton, California.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About Fapon
Fapon is a biotechnology research company founded in 2001. It provides integrated solutions for diagnostics, biopharma, and biotherapy. The company operates from its headquarters in Dongguan, Guangdong, and maintains a presence in 68 countries. It serves over 2,500 business partners through a global network of research, manufacturing, and sales.
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