Intern - Transgene Analytics

California, US residents .

Who We Are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who you are

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join our Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics research team to support our xenotransplantation program in the field of DNA & RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq). As an intern, you will work closely with our scientists to assist with various aspects of sequencing experiments, including experimental setup, laboratory tasks and data analysis. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students interested in genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology & Biotechnology to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in genomics & transcriptomics.

The selected intern will need to report onsite at the Blacksburg, Va office for the entire duration of the program which runs from May through August 2026. United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Program Highlights:

Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include:

• Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program
• Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series
• Ongoing and formal assessments of your work
• Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment
• Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week

Program Details:

• All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week.
• Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• 2026 Internship Program Dates:
• Monday May 18th to Friday August 14th
• Monday June 1st to Friday August
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How you'll contribute

• Assist with sample preparation for RNA-Seq experiments, including RNA extraction and quality control.
• Help in the preparation of libraries for sequencing using standard protocols and tools.
• DNA and RNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore’s long read sequencing technologies.
• Contribute to the processing and analysis of DNA and RNA-Seq data, including quality assessment, alignment, and gene expression analysis
• Prepare Next Gen sequencing-ready libraries using commercially available kits and interface with team members for conducting sequencing.
• Assist in the validation and interpretation of DNA or RNA-Seq results by utilizing bioinformatics tools, such as alignment and differential expression analysis, with platforms like Oxford Nanopore's EPI2ME or custom programming languages.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure proper documentation of all experimental…