Computational Internship for Undergraduate & Graduate Students

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Zymo Research Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Irvine, California

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Interns will contribute to real-world challenges by building scalable software tools for data analysis and visualization, and developing machine learning models to advance bioinformatics applications. They will also be involved in automating laboratory processes, improving data pipelines, and supporting cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems integration.

Qualifications

Zymo Research is seeking passionate students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related fields for a year-long internship. Interns will contribute to projects involving software development, machine learning, automation, and cloud infrastructure, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience in the biotech industry. Both on-site and remote options are available.

Job Description

Internship Summary:

Zymo Research is excited to offer a year-long internship opportunity designed for passionate and driven students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related fields.

At Zymo, we believe that innovation thrives at the intersection of science and technology. As a global leader in biotechnology, we are committed to fostering the next generation of scientific and technical talent. Our internship program provides a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly support groundbreaking research in genomics, molecular biology, and automation.

Interns will be immersed in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, contributing to real-world challenges in areas such as:

  • Building scalable software tools for data analysis and visualization

  • Developing machine learning models to advance bioinformatics applications

  • Automating laboratory processes and improving data pipelines

  • Supporting cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems integration

Throughout the program, interns will receive mentorship from experienced engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams, with access to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to see their work make a real difference.

We are looking for curious, motivated individuals who are eager to apply their technical skills to meaningful problems in biotech. If you're ready to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a mission-driven company transforming the future of science—Zymo Research welcomes you.

Compensation:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20-30/hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite or Remote options available for out-of-state students.

Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process.

All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to jobs@zymoresearch.com

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Zymo Research Corporation

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high quality research tools at affordable prices. Our vision..."The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple"​ is now truer than ever. Whether it's epigenetics, DNA, RNA, E. coli, or yeast based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance. Zymo Research is historically recognized for its innovation of high quality nucleic acid purification technologies. Under the branding DNA Purification Made Simple™ and RNA Purification Made Simple™, our technologies are pushing the limits of what is possible with nucleic acid isolation. As The Epigenetics Company™, Zymo Research has also received much attention for its rapidly expanding portfolio of epigenetics products and services. It is our objective to develop and provide the most comprehensive set of tools for DNA, RNA, and epigenetic research and analysis available today. Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications from researchers around the world feature our technologies. Through innovation, our scientists have made streamlined DNA methylation detection possible, pioneered the micro-elution column for DNA and RNA purification, developed the simplest and the most sophisticated methods for high-quality plasmid DNA purification, and patented the first RNA purification directly from Trizol without phase separation among many other leading technologies in the industry. At Zymo Research, we are committed to quality and guarantee that all of our products and service will meet and exceed your expectations. We pledge to be honest and responsible for everything we do with you. We will treat you as we would like to be treated. Together, we will build a brighter future.
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