Job ID: 25119
Job date: 2017-01-23
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Company : Vertex Pharmaceuticals Country : Role : Student
Job date: 2017-01-23
End Date:
Company : Vertex Pharmaceuticals Country : Role : Student
Job Description:
The Vertex Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the best and brightest in the industry. Our environment is fast-pace, innovative and team-oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "Fearless Pursuit of Excellence" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their summer project plan, connect with other interns, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams through a series of “Lunch and Learn” sessions. Be FEARLESS... Join us and help kick start the path to your career! The modeling and informatics (M&I) group at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is searching for a highly motivated and talented intern. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a multidisciplinary team and help develop and maintain informatics tools. Specific tasks include: - Write python code for pipeline automation. - Perform bioinformatics tasks (including sequence based analysis and annotations). - Develop and test machine learning models . Minimum Qualifications: - Candidate must be currently enrolled in, or recently completed degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a related field. - Experience in handling protein sequence and small molecule data. - Computer programming skills, such as Python is required. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with other programming languages like Java & R, and experience with machine learning packages is highly desirable
Additional Info:
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For four years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the Company, please visit www.vrtx.com. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Vertex Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the best and brightest in the industry. Our environment is fast-pace, innovative and team-oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "Fearless Pursuit of Excellence" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their summer project plan, connect with other interns, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams through a series of “Lunch and Learn” sessions. Be FEARLESS... Join us and help kick start the path to your career! The modeling and informatics (M&I) group at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is searching for a highly motivated and talented intern. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a multidisciplinary team and help develop and maintain informatics tools. Specific tasks include: - Write python code for pipeline automation. - Perform bioinformatics tasks (including sequence based analysis and annotations). - Develop and test machine learning models . Minimum Qualifications: - Candidate must be currently enrolled in, or recently completed degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a related field. - Experience in handling protein sequence and small molecule data. - Computer programming skills, such as Python is required. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with other programming languages like Java & R, and experience with machine learning packages is highly desirable
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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For four years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the Company, please visit www.vrtx.com. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]