Research Intern

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact research through reproducible data analysis, pipeline development, and data/code organization
• Assist with the analysis of sequencing and multi-omics datasets
• Maintain secure and well-documented research data systems
• Support manuscript and grant-related outputs
• Mentor and onboard new lab members in computational workflows and best practices
• Communicate computational methods, results, and limitations to both computational and non-computational collaborators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, microbiology, biology, statistics, computer science, data science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience analyzing biological or biomedical datasets using R, Python, or command-line tools
• Proficiency working in Linux/Unix environments and managing files/scripts on shared computing or HPC resources
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Ability to maintain clear documentation of code, workflows, and project decisions to support reproducible research
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant computational or biological field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in bioinformatics or genomics research
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), microbiome/metagenomic analysis, or multi-omics integration
• Experience developing reproducible workflows using workflow managers, containers, or cloud/HPC environments
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub or other version-control systems
• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or data visualization
• Experience preparing technical documentation, figures, or text for manuscripts and grants

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid sick and vacation leave, plus paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred compensation options
• Employee tuition waiver and training/development opportunities

About the Company

Washington State University (WSU) is a premier land-grant university dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research. The Shen Lab, located within the School of Molecular Biosciences, investigates how the microbiome, host genetics, and the immune system shape atopic diseases and other critical biological questions.