FAQs
What is the primary mission of the Interventional Oncology (INTO) unit at Johnson & Johnson?
INTO's mission is to integrate Johnson & Johnson's cross-sector expertise from Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technologies to develop novel drug and energy therapies delivered directly to tumors through innovative procedural solutions.
Where is the Data Science Summer Intern position located?
The position can be located in Boston, Massachusetts or can be remote.
What type of datasets will the Summer Intern be working with?
The Summer Intern will coordinate and analyze molecular datasets, including DNA and RNA sequencing data.
What is one of the main responsibilities of the Summer Intern?
One of the main responsibilities includes implementing statistical and computational models to derive potential biomarkers of treatment response.
What educational background is required for the Data Science Summer Intern position?
The candidate must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology, or related fields.
What programming language experience is required for this position?
Experience in using R for the analysis of molecular data is required. Familiarity with Python and Bash is considered a plus.
What skills are important for collaboration in this role?
Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills are required to clearly articulate problems, solutions, and concepts to a diverse team of scientists.
Is experience with large genomic patient cohort studies preferred?
Yes, experience with projects involving biomarker identification and validation, association analyses using large datasets, and large genomic patient cohort studies such as The Cancer Genome Atlas is highly preferred.
Does Johnson & Johnson follow an affirmative action and equal opportunity employment policy?
Yes, Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration for employment without discrimination based on various protected statuses.