CLIA Lab Summer Intern 2026
About The Position
CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic CLIA Lab interns to join our CLIA laboratory team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge diagnostic company focused on creating life-changing solutions that enable transplant patients to thrive. Interns will work closely with our experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that impact patient care. At the end of the summer internship, interns will complete a small, guided capstone project aligned with laboratory priorities, such as basic data analysis, workflow improvement, or quality documentation. Interns will summarize their learnings and outcomes and share with the team.
Requirements
- Must be 17 years old or older.
- Demonstrated academic or work experience [biology, biotechnology,] or a related field.
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Support the development and validation of new diagnostic assays.
- Collaborate with team members on research and development projects.
- Adhere to all safety and compliance protocols.
- Assist in the pre-analytical phase, including sample receiving, unpackaging, accessioning, labeling, and nucleic acid extraction.
- Observe and support analytical workflows such as PCR, qPCR, and NGS library preparation under supervision.
- Help prepare reagents and maintain laboratory inventory.
- Participate in quality control and quality assurance procedures following CLIA guidelines.
- Aid in documentation, data entry, and review of laboratory logs and records.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with lab protocols.
- Complete a final report or presentation summarizing skills learned and contributions to the lab.
- Assist with continuous improvement and data analytics projects.
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Career Level
Intern
