Internship Bioinformatics

Are you a (HBO) Bachelor or Master student in Bioinformatics and looking for a final internship?

Join our team at GenomeScan!

Who are we?

GenomeScan is a service provider for innovative DNA and RNA analyses. We are dedicated to providing fast, affordable, and high-quality patient diagnostics and genetic laboratory research. Our diagnostic services play a crucial role in identifying the causes of diseases and providing support for individual treatment plans. We also undertake projects for research groups and pharmaceutical/biotech clients.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of advanced Next Generation Sequencing techniques including short and long read technologies for Whole Genome Sequencing, RNA-seq, Methyl-seq, etc. In addition, we continuously develop novel products and services for the commercial pharma and biotech market. GenomeScan complies with international quality standards and is ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 accredited.

The GenomeScan Bio-IT team contributes to (scientific) analysis of large-scale data sets using a variety of bioinformatics techniques and software applications. The work includes commercial projects, validations, research projects (grants), and software development. Responsibilities of the team include generating, processing, annotating, and analyzing biological relevant genomic data and preparing the data for further research according to the specifications agreed with the customer. All work will be accompanied with proper (scientific) reporting of the performed analyses, all according to the company quality standards.

Working at GenomeScan means working in an informal environment and a diverse and professional team consisting of both young and experienced individuals. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our services, such as developing new methods and validating new products. We bring the best out of one another and enjoy celebrating achieved results together!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Bio-IT intern!

What do we offer?

• An internship at GenomeScan and with that a contribution to our social mission to develop new tools to diagnose genetic disorders more quickly, more affordably and more effectively.

• You will receive intensive guidance in your training and personal development by a professional and friendly team of colleagues.

• The work experience will serve as a jump start for your continued career.

• You will receive a monthly internship allowance.

• A workplace within walking distance of the centre and central station of Leiden.
  

Who are you?

• A (HBO) Bachelor or Master student Bioinformatics, enrolled at a Dutch educational institution.

• You are available to start from September 2025 and your internship should last 9 months.

• You are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• You have communication skills and good knowledge of English, both verbally and in writing.

Are you the Bio-IT intern we’re looking for? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Please click “Apply“!