Intern, Translational Data Science (Project: TRACE - AI Tools for Reviewing and Aligning CRO Evidence in Bioanalytical Science)

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Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

Why Genmab

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The Role

Join our Translational Data Science team at Genmab’s Utrecht office for your internship. We partner closely with Bioanalytical Sciences to improve the quality and efficiency of how externally generated data from CROs (Contract Research Organization) is integrated into internal research workflows. This internship focuses on developing a single, integrated Shiny application, TRACE (Toolset for Reviewing and Aligning CRO Evidence), that applies both programmatic and AI-based logic to validate and review CRO deliverables, including structured sample manifests and unstructured reports. You will help design, implement, and test the components of this application, directly contributing to the robustness and standardization of data intake in Bioanalytical Science.

Project background

CROs working with Genmab provide two main types of data: structured sample manifests (e.g., spreadsheets of biological samples), and unstructured experimental reports (typically Word documents). These inputs vary widely in format and content across CROs, species, and study designs, yet all must be reviewed, validated, and harmonized before integration into internal systems such as the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

TRACE will serve as a central tool to support this process. It will allow users to upload CRO files, run automated validation checks, and receive LLM-supported suggestions for harmonization and review. The application will guide users through quality control steps for both types of input, ultimately enabling streamlined, LIMS-ready outputs and more efficient review workflows.

Responsibilities/objectives

• Design and implement components of the TRACE Shiny application

• Develop structured validation logic for sample manifests (e.g., completeness checks, format alignment)

• Apply LLMs to support semantic harmonization of manifests and identification of inconsistent or non-standard input

• Extend TRACE to support ingestion of CRO reports, using LLMs to flag missing or inconsistent content and highlight key information for review

• Build a cohesive and user-friendly interface to guide the entire review and QC process

• Document development steps and logic

• Present findings and prototypes to the Bioanalytical Science and Translational Data Science teams

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's/HBO or Master's in bioinformatics, data science, or a related field, at a Dutch University.

• Available for a minimum of 6 months (up to 12 months).

• Experience with programming in R, shiny and Python for data analysis.

• Experience with natural language processing or Shiny is a plus.

• Demonstrates creativity, strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a proactive attitude.

General Intern Information

Internship Duration: 6-12 months
Start Date: September 1st (or later)
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Schedule: Hybrid (at least 3 days in the office, 2 days remote per week)

Please note that you must be an actively enrolled student at a Dutch university throughout the internship, and completion of this internship must be a requirement for fulfilling your degree.

What’s Next?
Help us learn about you by submitting a complete and thoughtful application, which includes your resume and motivation letter. These are a way for us to initially get to know you, so it’s important to complete all relevant questions to ensure we have as much information about you as possible. Every application matters to us, and we’ll carefully review each submission as quickly as possible to see if your qualifications align with the role. While we’re unable to provide individual updates, rest assured that we’re working diligently to move through the process efficiently. If you move forward in the process, you’ll receive an email invitation to connect with us and dive deeper into this exciting opportunity. The final stage will bring selected candidates meeting directly with our hiring teams, where you’ll have the chance to showcase your potential. We are committed to keeping you informed and will share decisions with all candidates as soon as we are able. We can't wait to see where this journey takes you! We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team to contribute to the advancement of antibody therapeutics!

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose

• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do

• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving

• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds

• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team

• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative

• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)

• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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