Summer Intern Data Scientist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Title: Summer Intern, Bioinformatics and Data Science

Reports to: Associate Director, Bioinformatics

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Summer Intern

Duration: 10 12 Weeks (Summer 2026)

Location: South San Francisco, CA (Hybrid or Remote)

Summary: A summer internship opportunity is available for an undergraduate student interested in applying computational and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) methods to biological and chemical data in a drug discovery setting. The intern will work closely with a cross-functional team spanning bioinformatics, machine learning, chemistry, and biology. This intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor to guide the student through this process and be a full member of the team throughout the internship. The intern will also have plenty of opportunities for networking and career development through conversations with people across multiple roles and teams at Assembly Bio.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience with real datasets and exposure to modern computational pipelines used in early-stage therapeutic development.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing biological and chemical datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, single-cell, proteomics or screening data) using Python or R
• Supporting development, testing and optimization of bioinformatics, cheminformatics and AI/ML pipelines
• Documenting workflows and results in a reproducible manner
• Presenting findings in internal meetings and contributing to reports

Qualifications Include:

• Pursuing a degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R
• Some familiarity with common bioinformatics tools and libraries (e.g., Bioconductor, Scanpy,Seurat,PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Understanding of molecular biology concepts (e.g., gene expression, sequencing technologies)
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with single-cell data analysis, NGS pipelines, or cloud computing
• Exposure to machine learning or deep learningmethods in biological contexts
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git)

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with real-world drug discovery datasets
• Exposure to interdisciplinary workflows bridging computation and biology
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a fast-paced biotech environment

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume/CV
• Brief statement of interest (12 paragraphs)
• Optional: GitHub or project portfolio

Pay Range:
$25 - $27/hr

The stated pay range for this position reflects the San Francisco Bay Area job market. Assembly Bio establishes pay ranges based on geographic work locations. Additional factors such as academic credentials and relevant experience will influence the actual salary offered.

About Assembly Bio

Assembly Bio (NASDAQ: ASMB) is an ambitious biopharmaceutical company with cutting-edge therapeutic clinical candidates capable of improving the lives of millions living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection around the world, and research and preclinical programs focused on the discovery of novel antivirals to treat devastating viral diseases, including HBV, hepatitis delta virus (HDV) and herpesviruses.

We pride ourselves on creating a culture and work environment that is scientifically driven, ambitious, and collaborative. We encourage diversity of thought that leads to great innovation and are looking to add great people to our dynamic team who are driven to transform the lives of patients. We set our sights highand pursue our goals with determination. Our unique organization stands ready to welcome talented, motivated individuals, who share our ambitions.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Assembly Bio does not accept from recruiters/agencies any unsolicited resumes, or any candidate information including blinded resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes or candidate information that is unsolicited. Please do not contact hiring managers or Assembly Bio employees directly with any information related to a resume or a candidate. We handle all recruitment through our internal Human Resources team, and we will reach out to you directly should we wish to engage in a search. Your willingness to comply with this will significantly impact any decision we may make about doing business with you.