Position: Bioinformatics Intern

Location: Turbhe, Navi Mumbai

Duration: 3 Months

Stipend: ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month

Job Type: Internship

Education: Master's in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Genetics / Molecular Biology or a related field.

Who We Are

HaystackAnalytics is a HealthTech company developing clinical genomics products that enable diagnostic laboratories and hospitals to offer accurate and personalized diagnostics. Supported by India's leading science agencies, including DST, BIRAC and DBT, we have developed a portfolio of genomics-based diagnostic products focused on infectious diseases.

Our NGS-based diagnostic solution for Tuberculosis was recognized as one of the top innovations supported by BIRAC in the past 10 years and was launched by the Prime Minister of India at the BIRAC Showcase event in Delhi in 2022.

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated Bioinformatics Intern to support our bioinformatics team in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, genomic data processing, and variant analysis. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to bioinformatics tools, genomic databases, and analytical pipelines used for human and microbial genome analysis.

The role will also involve assisting in the interpretation and annotation of genetic variants, understanding their clinical significance, and contributing to ongoing research and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the analysis and processing of NGS data for human and microbial genome applications.
- Support the development, execution, testing, and optimization of custom NGS analysis pipelines.
- Perform basic genomic variant analysis, including identification and annotation of Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs), Insertions/Deletions (Indels), Copy Number Variants (CNVs), and Structural Variants.
- Assist in variant annotation and interpretation using established guidelines and databases.
- Work with genomic databases and tools such as ClinVar, gnomAD, Ensembl, and other relevant resources.




- Support the analysis of Nanopore sequencing data and other NGS technologies.
- Assist in maintaining data quality, documentation, and consistency across bioinformatics workflows.
- Work with the team to troubleshoot pipeline-related issues and improve existing analytical workflows.
- Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with bioinformaticians, geneticists, and laboratory teams on ongoing projects.
- Participate in research and development activities related to genomics, genetic testing, and precision medicine.

Essential Requirements

- Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in R and/or Python programming.
- Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and command-line operations.
- Understanding of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and data analysis workflows.
- Basic knowledge of human and/or microbial genomics.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and databases used for genomic data analysis.
- Understanding of genetic variants and their basic classification.

Desirable Requirements

- Knowledge of Human Genetics and Population Genetics.
- Exposure to Nanopore sequencing data analysis.
- Familiarity with variant annotation and interpretation guidelines, including ACMG/AMP.
- Exposure to genomic databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD, HGMD, and Ensembl.
- Basic understanding of pipeline orchestration tools such as Nextflow and Snakemake.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and GitHub.
- Academic projects, dissertation work, or hands-on experience involving NGS data analysis or genomic data interpretation.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
- Willingness to learn current bioinformatics tools and technologies.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Good documentation and communication skills.

Note: This is a paid internship.Skills: sequencing,bioinformatics,ngs,genome analysis

📌 Bioinformatics Intern (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 HaystackAnalytics
📍 Navi Mumbai