Position Overview:
Genvax Technologies seeks a Bioinformatics Intern to help perform directed research and assist in developing
software tools to support vaccine R&D. Your project will be to assist in the development of bioinformatic or
machine learning tools to advance vaccine design and management of infectious disease data. This is a
unique opportunity to work in the early stages of a startup company. This is a paid internship and runs from
May 27th to August 15th (dates flexible) with potential to stay on through the school year or for post-graduation
employment.
Essential Job Functions:
● Follow existing SOPs, processes, procedures, and systems to independently perform research
● Assist scientists with other projects as necessary
● Maintain detailed records, reports, and project notes
● Deliver results in fast changing business and regulatory environments
● Contribute to product, process, or other related improvements
● Perform investigations on software product and process defects to identify root cause
● Execute an independent project related to Genvax’s research and present findings to the Genvax team
at the end of the internship. Depending on the research, we are willing to discuss allowing the intern to
present at poster contests.
● All other tasks as needed by the Company
Qualifications:
● Pursuit of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer
Science/Engineering, or related field
● Must be attending an Iowa college or university, or have graduated from an Iowa high school and attend
a college or university outside of Iowa
● Preference will be given to students within 1-2 years of graduation
● Bioinformatics or coding experience is preferred
● Experience with machine learning is a plus
● High attention to detail
● Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skill sets quickly
● Experience managing independent projects
● Basic computer skills required
Organizational Relationships:
● Reports to the VP of Research and Development
● Hours are Monday through Friday with a minimum of 30 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week
Apply:
● Send your resume to internships@genvax.com
