[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Chengyong Yang • April 2, 2011

    BACKGROUND

    Making Life Even Better.

    When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies' systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The algorithms group in a large biotech company is seeking an intern to support development of statistical modeling software. The candidate will develop statistical modeling algorithms to improve basecalling accuracy by applying statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to incorporate additional system control information. The candidate will need to work closely to synthesize advice from experts from a variety of disciplines, and needs to be an effective communicator.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Must currently be a graduate student with a BS or MS degree in Computer Science or bioinformatics.
    • Course work in statistical modeling, machine learning and signal processing is preferred.
    • A basic understanding of the molecular biology of DNA and a willingness to quickly assimilate current techniques of sequencing would be helpful.
    • Three years of experience with Matlab is required, and experience with C++ is also preferred.
    • In addition to programming, the appointment will also require organizing, and annotating large volumes of data stored in a number of different formats.
    • Understanding basic image processing techniques such as image segmentation and noise reduction is also helpful.

    TERMS

    Summer Intern

    LOCALE

    Foster City, CA

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please email yangc1[at]lifetech.com

    DEADLINE

    End of April, 2011

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