# Bioinformatics/AI Intern

> Genvax Technologies · Ames, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-06

**Salary:** USD 16–17

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Overview: 

Genvax Technologies is a startup animal health company focused on developing self-amplifying mRNA nanoparticle vaccines. Genvax Technologies seeks a Summer 2027 Bioinformatics/AI Intern at our Ames, IA location. Your project will include assisting in the development and validation of vaccine technologies to improve animal health. You will work closely with a mentor to develop and execute an independent project. This is a unique opportunity to work in the early stages of a startup company. This is a paid internship that runs from May 24th to August 13th (dates flexible).

Essential Job Functions:

-   Explore, evaluate, and apply emerging AI technologies to enhance vaccine candidate design, automate routine laboratory workflows, and support data interpretation
-   Help design and develop internal and external facing web applications
-   Build bioinformatic tools for sequence analysis and improved vaccine design
-   Prototype and improve machine learning algorithms
-   Deliver an independent project and present results to the Genvax team
-   Follow SOPs and documentation standards in a regulated environment; maintain detailed project notes and version-controlled code.
-   Contribute to continuous improvement across tools and processes for internal users
-   Perform other duties as assigned in a dynamic startup setting

## Requirements

-   Pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science/Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a closely related quantitative or life sciences discipline
-   Preference will be given to students attending an Iowa college or university, or students that have graduated from an Iowa high school and attend a college or university outside of Iowa
-   Bioinformatics, coding, or software development experience is preferred
-   Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or predictive analytics is a plus
-   Strong attention to detail
-   Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skill sets quickly
-   Experience managing independent projects

## Benefits

-   Paid Internship. $16-$17 per hour, with 30-40 hours per week.
-   We are willing to work with your department if you need this internship to count for credit, depending on the requirements

## Apply

[Apply at Genvax Technologies](https://apply.workable.com/genvax-technologies/j/3D10976B11/apply)

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