Automation and Equipment Engineering Intern

Veracyte•San Diego, CA

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Veracyte is seeking an exceptional candidate for a summer internship in the Automation and Equipment Engineering teams. The Automation team is responsible for designing, programming, implementing, and maintaining complex automated liquid handling methods to support cancer patient diagnostics. Additionally, the Equipment Engineering team is responsible for the calibration, verification, validation, reliability, and repair of common and complex equipment within Veracyte’s laboratories. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on, applied skills in the cutting-edge field of Laboratory Automation and Equipment Engineering, gaining experience with industry-leading equipment and tools. The role will be part time, 20-30 hours a week, for approximately 12 weeks from June-September at our labs in San Diego, California.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, biology, or a related technical field minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Working knowledge of Python
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow written procedures and document work clearly
Comfortable working in a laboratory or technical environment
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams

Nice To Haves

Previous lab experience in biotech or working in an academic lab is a plus

Responsibilities

Support process improvement and automation projects within the laboratory
Explore development of lab automation scripts and integration with multiple devices using python
Assist with inventory management of equipment spare parts
Maintain a safe and organized lab environment, strictly adhering to all safety and quality protocols
Present project progress, data, and technical insights to the team and department