2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Cell Line Development Data Science Intern

Role Summary

2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Cell Line Development Data Science Intern

Responsibilities

• Build a bioinformatics workflow to detect indel mutations using simulated and experimental NGS datasets. The tool will be useful for detecting sequence variants and gene knockout clones.
• Optimize and test structure variant detection scripts.
• Build a pipeline of analyzing TLA-NGS datasets to identify integration sites of production cell lines.
• Support the team to explore the possibility of using machine learning tools to optimize expression constructs and predict genetic and phenotypic stability.

Qualifications

• This position will be Hybrid (1-3 days/week in office) out of the Cambridge, MA location
• Must be pursuing a Master or Doctoral Degree in data science, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or a relevant field.
• A strong background in data science and scientific programming (R/Python)
• In-depth knowledge of bioinformatics tools commonly used in NGS data analysis, including BWA, STAR, GATK, samtools, etc. Familiarity with high-performance computing environments (HPC).
• Understanding of molecular biology and genetics is highly desired.
• Knowledge in AI and machine learning tools is a plus.

Education

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)
• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates