Summer Co-op/Computational Biology & Data Analytics

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Department Description

In GlaxoSmithKline R&D, summer student co-ops with computational skills have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in drug discovery and biomarker development for chronic hepatitis B by analyzing biomedical data from both internal and external sources as part of the Infectious Disease Research Unit. Strong computational abilities combined with deep biological understanding are key skills required for our research efforts. This work leads to tangible impacts on developing new therapeutic approaches for chronic hepatitis B, addressing a critical disease with unmet medical needs

Job Description

The Co-op will conduct innovative data analyses with advanced visualization tools using multi-omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) from internal and external sources using GSK in-licensed/built platforms. Additionally, the Co-op will assist with comprehensive computational data analysis with GSK data to potentially uncover new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic hepatitis B and contributing to building a detailed chronic hepatitis B patient landscape.  The student will gain experience in applying these computational methods  in a multi-disciplinary environment in support of precision medicine discovery efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related disciplines.
• Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month co-op (June ~ December 2025).
• Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of Molecular Biology
• Prior experience in analyzing omics data (e.g. transcriptomics), particularly in integrating data and metadata from multiple datasets (e.g. omics meta-analyses)
• Foundational knowledge in Biological Statistics/Statistical Modeling

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to complete our immersive World of GSK Assessment. A passing score is required to proceed in the application process. After completing the assessment, a recruiter will review your application and contact you with next steps. 
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Benefits

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

• This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

  In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

  • Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

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