Research Associate Intern

BillionToOne
Menlo Park
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipUSD 25+ hourlyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: mastersSkills: ["Attention to detail","Quantitative reasoning","Rigorous data thinking","Analytical thinking","Communication"]

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular biology experiments and assays under Senior Scientist guidance to develop high-impact diagnostic products for oncology and prenatal care. Learn analytical and computational methods to analyze results, document experimental details, and present findings through internal reports and group meetings. Use advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing and robotic tools to help move assays from prototypes toward large-scale clinical use on real patient samples.

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Research Associate Intern

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Job Summary

Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular biology experiments and assays under Senior Scientist guidance to develop high-impact diagnostic products for oncology and prenatal care. Learn analytical and computational methods to analyze results, document experimental details, and present findings through internal reports and group meetings. Use advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing and robotic tools to help move assays from prototypes toward large-scale clinical use on real patient samples.
Location: Menlo Park
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
  • •Learn analytical and computational methodologies to analyze results.
  • •Present scientific findings verbally at group meetings and via internal written reports.
  • •Document experimental details and results for others to build upon.
  • •Troubleshoot assays as they advance from research prototypes toward commercially available products.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 25 hourly
Perks:Meal AllowanceEv ChargingGym MembershipOn-sitePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Anticipated BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • •Independent research experience.
  • •Ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts.
  • •Strong statistical and quantitative aptitude with high attention to detail.
  • •Ability to design careful controls and keep rigorous experimental records.
Experience:GenomicsMolecular biologyBioinformatics
Education:Master's in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
Skills:Attention to detailQuantitative reasoningRigorous data thinkingAnalytical thinkingCommunication
Tech Stack:Molecular biologyGenomicsBioinformaticsQuantitative modelingNext-generation sequencingNGSRobotic toolsPCRRPythonDNA

Company Brief

BillionToOne
Develops molecular counting and sequencing technologies for precise genetic testing. Offers noninvasive prenatal tests and rare disease genomic assays to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives for clinical and commercial labs.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Redwood City, United States
Founded: 2016
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