Automation Engineering Intern, Oncology

BillionToOne•Menlo Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers an immersive dive into the tools and systems used to develop, deploy, and troubleshoot instrumentation used to run category defining cfDNA-based NIPT assays in a fast paced and rapidly growing biotech. You will build broad expertise spanning laboratory automation, process development, and molecular techniques while contributing directly to technology that transforms patient lives one molecule at a time. The Automation Engineering Intern is an onsite position at our Menlo Park, CA laboratory and reports to the Senior Automation Engineer II, Oncology.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, etc)
Proven experience contributing to and completing projects within an academic or industrial environment
Proven experience developing and refining components for electrical or mechanical systems
Adept at using Python or C# to perform data analysis and solve complex problems
A driven, creative, and passionate mindset, with a strong willingness to go above and beyond to solve problems
Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate complex data and insights clearly
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve process efficiency, increase robustness, and reduce consumable usage
Evaluate new engineering techniques and technologies to reduce processing time and assay cost
Perform complex manual and automated laboratory procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR, reagent preparation)
Collaborate with the team to analyze data, diagnose issues, and implement solutions
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