Bioinformatics/AI Intern

Overview:
Genvax Technologies is a startup animal health company focused on developing self-amplifying mRNA nanoparticle vaccines. Genvax Technologies seeks a Summer 2027 Bioinformatics/AI Intern at our Ames, IA location. Your project will include assisting in the development and validation of vaccine technologies to improve animal health. You will work closely with a mentor to develop and execute an independent project. This is a unique opportunity to work in the early stages of a startup company. This is a paid internship that runs from May 24th to August 13th (dates flexible).
Essential Job Functions:

• Explore, evaluate, and apply emerging AI technologies to enhance vaccine candidate design, automate routine laboratory workflows, and support data interpretation
• Help design and develop internal and external facing web applications
• Build bioinformatic tools for sequence analysis and improved vaccine design
• Prototype and improve machine learning algorithms
• Deliver an independent project and present results to the Genvax team
• Follow SOPs and documentation standards in a regulated environment; maintain detailed project notes and version-controlled code.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across tools and processes for internal users
• Perform other duties as assigned in a dynamic startup setting
• Pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science/Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a closely related quantitative or life sciences discipline
• Preference will be given to students attending an Iowa college or university, or students that have graduated from an Iowa high school and attend a college or university outside of Iowa
• Bioinformatics, coding, or software development experience is preferred
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or predictive analytics is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skill sets quickly
• Experience managing independent projects
• Paid Internship. $16-$17 per hour, with 30-40 hours per week.
• We are willing to work with your department if you need this internship to count for credit, depending on the requirements