Intern, Statistical Genetics at Eisai in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The intern will have the opportunity to conduct large-scale genomic data analyses on high-performance computing servers using both publicly available datasets and Eisai's internal datasets, focusing on neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Results from the analyses will support Eisai's preclinical drug discovery programs to validate current drug targets and identify novel targets.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master or Ph.D. degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, or related field.


• Experience with R and Linux environment is required.


• Knowledge of human genetics is required.


• Knowledge of neuroscience is a plus.


• Publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals is a plus.


• Familiarity with technology required for remote work.


• Good communication skills and team oriented.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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