Precision Oncology Intern
Job Description
Sema4 is a patient-centered health intelligence company dedicated to advancing healthcare through data-driven insights. Sema4 is transforming healthcare by applying AI and machine learning to multidimensional, longitudinal clinical and genomic data to build dynamic models of human health and defining optimal, individualized health trajectories. Centrellis®, our innovative health intelligence platform, is enabling us to generate a more complete understanding of disease and wellness and to provide science-driven solutions to the most pressing medical needs. Sema4 believes that patients should be treated as partners, and that data should be shared for the benefit of all.
Sema4 is seeking a Precision Oncology Student Intern for a part-time position, 10-15 hours per week (flexible) for the spring semester with a possibility of extending into summer. The position is remote with virtual meetings with Cancer Knowledgebase Team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student will assist in assembling an oncology knowledgebase of genomic alterations that drive more than 800 different types of cancers and targeted therapies that can be used for the genomic alterations. This information is used in whole exome tumor sequencing reports to guide clinical oncologists in making treatment decisions for patients.
Student will review data assembled from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines and WHO Classification of Tumours and extract relevant gene information, compare against current database content, and enter curations for new genes/variants into database.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in Excel
- Science major with coursework in biology, genetics, and molecular biology completed
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines
- An interest in genetics, genomics, medicine, and/or oncology
- Familiarity with PubMed, cBioPortal, OncoKB, and other web-based oncology resources is helpful