Making The Impossible Possible
About the Company
Ribbon Biolabs is a rising innovator in synthetic biology, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The company is developing high-performance methods for producing long, complex DNA molecules, with applications in disease research and treatment. Specializing in accurate and scalable DNA synthesis up to 20kb, Ribbon Biolabs supports the next wave of biotechnology and pharmaceutical development. The international team—comprising over 23 nationalities—fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace where scientific innovation meets real-world impact.
About the Role
This Bioinformatics Internship is an exciting opportunity for students or recent graduates passionate about biology, data science, and computational methods. Working within the R&D team, the intern will support the development and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing large-scale datasets from synthetic biology and high-throughput sequencing experiments. The position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic biotech environment at the forefront of DNA innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze biological data, with emphasis on sequencing and synthetic biology datasets, including long-read sequencing
- Implement and enhance algorithms and pipelines for bioinformatics data processing
- Perform statistical evaluations and data mining to extract meaningful biological patterns
- Collaborate with scientific teams to design experiments and interpret computational results
- Maintain curated datasets to support in-house algorithm training
- Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, internal meetings, and progress reviews
- Document code, workflows, and protocols to ensure reproducibility and transparency
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience
- Solid grasp of bioinformatics principles, methods, and algorithms
- Experience with one or more programming languages: Python, R, Perl, Java
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, Bowtie, SAMtools, RStudio, Bioconductor, or Biopython
- Understanding of statistical techniques and tools (e.g., R, MATLAB, SPSS)
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology and genetics
- Awareness of the software development life cycle and best practices
- Strong problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
- Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary setting
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical exposure to long-read sequencing technologies
- Hands-on experience in managing and interpreting large-scale biological data
- Motivation to explore emerging tools and stay current in the bioinformatics field
Benefits
- Monthly gross salary of €1,500 (for full-time internship)
- Three-month internship with potential for extension
- Austrian-standard health and social insurance coverage
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- International, inclusive work culture
- Office perks including free snacks, fruits, coffee, and tea