PhD Intern Scientist, Bioengineering

Countable Labs•Palo Alto, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a PhD candidate in bioengineering to join us for a summer internship, working directly with our CTO at a fast-paced life science tools startup. This role is suited for scientists who are natural tinkerers — technically broad, intellectually curious, and genuinely excited about developing new tools and workflows that advance science and healthcare. This internship offers direct mentorship from our CTO, meaningful project ownership, and real contributions to technology development. Experience firsthand what it means to work in a Silicon Valley startup — and the pace, culture, and ambition that comes with it. This internship is also an ideal opportunity for PhD candidates weighing their next steps, offering genuine insight into what an industry career path looks. Duration: Max 12 weeks spanning June to August 2026, at max 40 hours per week. Based in our Palo Alto, CA headquarters. Local candidates strongly preferred.

Requirements

PhD candidate in Bioengineering with at least 3 years of lab experience, with focus in technology advancements in molecular and cell biology applications
Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell and tissue fixation, qPCR
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex experimental and workflow challenges
Track record of publications, posters
Versatile and resourceful experimentalist at the bench, with superb attention to details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical findings to both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with demonstrated ability to drive projects from concept through execution and completion while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.