Intern (Local Community College Students Only) (Freire-CP)

About the position The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a dynamic non-profit research organization using science to impact the world. Our research groups focus on human genomic medicine, infectious disease, plants, microbial and environmental genomics, synthetic biology and biological energy, bioinformatics, and software engineering. We are looking for self-motivated, inquisitive minds to work with us in asking and finding the answers to questions that progress in the field of genomics. The 2026 summer internship is a fully remote/online program starting on June 16, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Occasional onsite time in the lab may be required.

Responsibilities

• Informatic evaluations of data
• Running statistics
• Active participation in virtual laboratory meetings
• Analyzing sequence data to infer microbial community composition and function
• Development of bioinformatics tools to investigate genome signatures that contribute to C. auris persistence
• Design and development of data visualizations, web-based interfaces, and analytical tools to support salivary proteomics research and biomarker discovery
• Working with large-scale proteomic and clinical datasets
• Contributing to tools that enable researchers and clinicians worldwide to explore, analyze, and interpret salivary protein data for applications in human health and disease

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or will be enrolled in a Community College Fall 2026.
• Applicant’s Community College must be in San Diego County.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and discuss relevant scientific literature with co-workers.
• Have organizational, time management skills, attention to detail, and have the flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently, while respecting the needs of a larger team.
• A commitment to scientific discovery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full-time attendance (40 hours per week or 8 hours per day).
• No previous experience needed.