Intern – Clinical Biometrics (Biostatistics)

Cytokineticsis a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to join our Clinical Biometrics group at Cytokinetics.

Job Description:

The Biometrics internship is designed to give students a real data application of machine learning algorithms so that to identify patterns from clinical trial data. Interns will review currently available machine learning algorithms that are implemented using R software. Additionally they will utilize actual clinical data and explore if clinically meaningful patterns can be detected using the machine learning methodologies. The Intern will gain hands-on experience of statical methods applied to real data draw conclusions and communicate their findings.

• Perform the exploratory analyses using machine learning methods
• Consult with clinical research on clinical interpretation of the results.
• Re-run the analysis with clinical research input
• Present the results to clinical research team
• To familiarize with the therapeutic disease area of oHCM and nHCM
• To learn and understand current available machine learning methods

Requirements:

The position requires a motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Additionally we seek an individual with:

• Masters or PhD students preferred will consider students pursing BS in Biostatistics / Statistics
• Experience with R Programming
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems with team members

Now is the perfect time for you to consider an Internship at Cytokinetics where you can put all of your skills to maximum use. When applying please provide your spring break and summer availability.

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range:

Our employees come from different backgrounds and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team we would love to hear from you.

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