Research Associate Intern
About The Position
BillionToOne is hiring an on-site Research Associate Intern for its Menlo Park, California office. The intern will contribute to developing molecular diagnostic products for oncology and prenatal medicine, working with scientists across molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and quantitative modeling. The role offers mentorship and exposure to molecular techniques, next-generation sequencing, and robotic tools as assays move from research prototypes toward commercial products used on patient samples in a clinical laboratory. The intern will design and conduct experiments, learn analytical and computational approaches to interpret results, present findings, and document experimental work. Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree program during Fall 2027. The position pays $25 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree program during Fall 2027.
- Anticipated BS or MS in Bioengineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Independent research experience.
- Ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts.
- High mathematical and statistical aptitude.
- Great attention to detail.
- Strong statistical and quantitative skills, including rigorous reasoning about data, signal and noise, and statistical power.
- Meticulous experimental practice, including rigorous recordkeeping and careful controls.
- Excellent communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with standard DNA-related molecular biology techniques 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 another programming language.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and assays under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
- Learn analytical and computational methodologies to analyze results under the guidance of Senior Scientists.
- Present scientific findings verbally at group meetings and through internal written reports.
- Document experimental details and results.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay of $25 per hour.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
- Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries.
- Latest hardware, including laptops, lab equipment, and facilities.
- On-campus amenities including a state-of-the-art gym and restaurant.
- Free on-site EV charging compatible with all EVs, including Tesla.
- Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
