Research Associate Intern

BillionToOne • Menlo Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics? Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators determined to transform healthcare. At BillionToOne, we've built a category-defining, publicly traded company on Nasdaq where transparency fuels trust, collaboration drives breakthroughs, and every contribution moves the needle on our mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We don't just aim for incremental improvements; we build products that are 10x better than anything that exists today. Our scientists, engineers, sales executives, and visionaries are united by an unwavering commitment to changing the standard of care in prenatal and cancer diagnostics. This is where cutting-edge science meets human compassion, and every innovation you contribute helps remove the fear of the unknown from some of life's most critical medical moments. If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help shape the future of precision medicine at scale, this is where you belong. We are looking for an interdisciplinary Research Associate Intern to perform experiments and assays under the guidance of experienced Scientists. The Research Associate intern is an on-site position in our Menlo Park, CA office.

Requirements

• Anticipated undergraduate/masters major in Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
• Laboratory research experience
• An ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts
• High mathematical and statistical aptitude (e.g., you find GRE math section to be extremely easy)
• Great attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques relating to DNA such as PCR
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting
• Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation
• Experience with computational analysis in R, Python, or other programming language

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and assays under the guidance of experienced Scientists
• Learn analytical and computational methodologies and analyze the results under the guidance of experienced Scientists
• Assist experienced Scientists in assay development
• Keep accurate and meticulous records of experimental details and results
• Prepare biological samples and reagents to accelerate the R&D process
• Manage, organize, and support lab operations

Benefits

• Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousand patients
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)
• At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of (1) competitive base pay, and (2) the opportunity for professional growth.
• For this position, the base pay rate is $25 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees