COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (BIOINFORMATICS) | Regulus ...

Regulus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus is using a mature therapeutic platform based on technology that has been developed over 20 years. The company works with a broad network of academic collaborators and leverages the oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise of its founding companies, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY) and Isis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ISIS). Regulus is advancing microRNA therapeutics toward clinical development in several areas, including oncology, fibrosis, hepatitis C and metabolic diseases. Regulus has formed strategic alliances with AstraZeneca, Biogen Idec, GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi.

Regulus is located in Torrey Pines, California and has a seasoned executive team experienced in corporate management, business, science, drug discovery and development. Regulus? scientific advisory board consists of world-class scientists and some of the foremost authorities in the field of microRNA research.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Intern (Bioinformatics) to be part of a unique and exciting opportunity in drug discovery. For more information, visit www.RegulusRx.com.

COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (BIOINFORMATICS)

Part Time (20 ? 25 hours per week)

Reference Code ? 408

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist our Bioinformatics group to develop novel approaches for understanding microRNA biology. The candidate will closely work with the genomics profiling group to process and analyze microRNA expression data for target selection, elucidation of mechanism of drug action, and biomarker identification.

Responsibilities

• Process, normalize, and transfer gene expression data to our proprietary databases
• Contribute to improvement of our genomic data processing pipeline and quality control
• Analyze microRNA expression data and contribute to drug discovery efforts

Desired background and skills include:

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology
• Some experience in bioinformatics/computational biology
• Familiarity with algorithms and databases is a plus
• Knowledge of R and/or scripting languages is a plus
• Great interpersonal skills, enjoys working in teams
• Adaptable, enthusiastic about learning
• Able to prioritize projects and meet timelines
• Strong fluency in spoken and written English

Excellent total compensation package offered.

For immediate consideration, please apply to careers@regulusrx.com

You can visit our website to find out more about our company and culture: www.RegulusRx.com.

Reference job code: 408

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Regulus Therapeutics, Inc., is proud to be an EEO Employer.

Source: http://www.regulusrx.com/computational-biology-bioinformatics/

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