About the role#
Terrana is seeking a Bioinformatics Co-Op to join our Computational Biology and Data Science team. This position is open exclusively to current Northeastern University students. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to apply computational methods to biological research in genomics, molecular biology, and synthetic biology.
What you'll do#
- Process, analyze, and interpret next-generation sequencing data, including RNA-seq and small RNA-seq.
- Develop and automate bioinformatics pipelines using Python, R, Snakemake, or Nextflow.
- Perform data quality control, alignment, quantification, and differential expression analysis.
- Curate internal datasets and contribute to data visualization and reporting for cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with wet lab scientists to translate experimental findings into insights.
- Conduct SHAPE-MAP analyses and assist with the maintenance of internal applications.
- Participate in team meetings, journal clubs, and code reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field.
- Coursework or hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
- Proficiency in Python or R for scripting and data analysis.
- Familiarity with tools such as FASTQC, STAR, HISAT2, Bowtie2, samtools, or DESeq2.
- Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment and using version control systems like Git.
- Knowledge of cloud computing environments like AWS or GCP, or containerization tools such as Docker or Singularity is preferred.
- Interest in machine learning or large language models within a biological context.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to June 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week on-site.
- Compensation: $25 to $35 per hour.
About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on inventing and building platform companies that develop products for human health and sustainability. It has originated more than 100 scientific ventures since its inception. The current ecosystem includes over 40 companies, such as Indigo Agriculture and Generate:Biomedicines.
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