Caribou Biosciences is a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing transformative therapies for patients with devastating diseases. Our next-generation genome-editing technology enables superior precision to develop cell therapies that are armored to potentially improve antitumor activity. We believe the future of cell therapy is off-the-shelf, and we are advancing our pipeline of off-the-shelf, or allogeneic, cell therapies from our CAR-T platforms as readily available treatments for patients with hematologic malignancies autoimmune disease.
Members of the Caribou herd open their minds to new ideas and welcome diverse perspectives. We proudly assert that teams do their best work when their members are personally engaged, their ideas are taken seriously, and contributions are recognized. Members of the herd work from our headquarters in Berkeley, California, or remotely.We are seeking a Bioinformatics Intern to support development of our cutting-edge cell therapies. This role offers hands-on experience working in a team environment to design and improve bioinformatics tools that guide our research efforts and improve outcomes for patients.
The on-site position reports to a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist.
Depending upon the applicant’s qualifications, projects include:
- Implement AI/ML models to predict protein interactions relevant to cell therapy.
- Optimize CRISPR design using ML to enhance editing efficiency and specificity.
- Design and benchmark bioinformatics algorithms for genomic data analysis.
- Analyze single-cell/bulk RNA-seq using short and long-read sequencing to uncover novel insights
- Build visualization platforms for R&D and translational applications using internal and public databases
- Work with cross-functional teams, including scientists, bioinformaticians, and information technology, to translate computational models into actionable insights.
- Contribute to research reports, presentations, and publications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a Bachelors, Master’s or Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Machine Learning/AI, or a related field.
- Experience with Python or R
- Foundation in statistics andbiological data analysis.
- Knowledge of CRISPR editing technologies
- Previous research experience in cell therapy, immunology, or synthetic biology.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience at the intersection of bioinformatics, AI/ML, and cell therapy.
- Mentorship from leading experts in computational biology and genomic engineering.
- Exposure to real-world therapeutic development in a cutting-edge biotech environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to high-impact publications and patents.
Compensation & Perks
- Range for this Paid full-time internship is $26/hour with a 2–3-month duration
- Professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities
- A chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in biotech
- Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caribou Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empoweredWe do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies. Any resume submitted without a valid agreement in place will be considered unsolicited, and Caribou Biosciences will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee
