Bioinformatics Internship (Undergraduate)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US:
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients.

Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. 

Biodesix Development Services enable the world's leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics.  

Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.

Our Vision: A world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.  

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LOCATION: On-Site in Louisville, CO 

PROGRAM DATES: May 17 to August 6, 2027 

TIME COMMITMENT: 40 hours per week 

THE ROLE  

As a Bioinformatics Intern, you'll work alongside our Clinical Development & Data Sciences team to explore real-world biological and clinical data that supports advances in precision diagnostics. You'll gain hands-on experience with bioinformatics, data analysis, and research while learning from professionals across bioinformatics, laboratory, clinical, and technology teams. Throughout the summer, you'll contribute to a meaningful research project, build technical and analytical skills, and share your work through data visualizations, reports, and a final presentation. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

• Organize, clean, and curate large biological and clinical datasets. 
• Perform exploratory data analysis and data quality assessments. 
• Develop and maintain reproducible bioinformatics and data analysis workflows. 
• Generate visualizations, summary statistics, and reports to support research objectives. 
• Assist with data integration, annotation, and interpretation of molecular and clinical data. 
• Document methods, results, and analytical procedures following established best practices. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Clinical Development, Laboratory Operations, and Information Technology. 
• Present project progress and final findings to technical and business stakeholders. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field with an interest in bioinformatics. 
• Course background in Biology, Genetics, Computer Programming, and Statistics. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications. 
• Working knowledge of R, Python, Linux, and AWS (EC2 and S3). 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience with SQL or PostgreSQL, preferred. 
• Exposure to a regulated laboratory or healthcare environment, preferred. 
• Interest in oncology or cancer research, preferred. 
• Previous experience working with biological, clinical, or research datasets, preferred. 
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills. 

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN  

• Hands-on experience analyzing real-world biological and clinical datasets using industry-standard bioinformatics tools and workflows. 
• Exposure to how bioinformatics supports clinical research, translational science, and precision diagnostics. 
• Development of technical skills in data analysis, coding, data visualization, documentation, and reproducible research practices. 
• Mentorship from experienced professionals across bioinformatics, clinical development, and research teams. 
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain insight into the biotechnology industry. 
• Experience presenting scientific findings and communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences. 
• A meaningful project that strengthens your resume and prepares you for future careers in bioinformatics, biotechnology, healthcare, research, or graduate studies.

COMPENSATION  

Undergraduate Rate: $19.00 per hour 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 11, 2026 

Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.