On November 15th, twenty undergraduate and graduate bioengineering students attended an information and Q&A session from Adaptive Biotechnologies. Three scientists, including an alumnus of the inaugural UW Bioengineering undergraduate class, discussed in detail Adaptive’s immunosequencing technology and applications, such as its new Adaptive Therapeutics division. They highlighted Adaptive’s many academic collaborations, as well as collaborations with big pharma and biotech companies.
Students were also treated to a breadth of information and tips about job-seeking, working at Adaptive, and career paths for bioengineers during a detailed Q&A session. The fast-growing company, with currently over 200 employees, is looking to hire at multiple levels. Current full-time openings include a computational biologist and a statistical geneticist, both within Adaptive’s Computational Biology group. While no formal internship positions are listed, Adaptive is open to hiring interns on a case-by-case basis through as late as June, and encourages students at all levels to actively approach them.
Adaptive Biotechnologies previously visited UW Bioengineering during BioEngage’s technical symposium in February 2016. BioEngage plans to continue to engage with Adaptive through future visits and symposiums.