Sample Management Intern

SonoThera • South San Francisco, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

SonoThera is a venture capital-backed early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing ultra-sound-guided non-viral targeted gene therapies to treat multiple diseases of high unmet need. SonoThera uses a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and forward-thinking approach to solving many of the current challenges facing genetic medicine discovery and drug development. SonoThera is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
The Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience designed to complement academic learning. Over the course of the program, interns will gain exposure to real-world projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and receive structured mentorship and feedback. The Intern will gain understanding of sample management processes, including barcoding, inventory, container printing, sample handling, and proper sample storage. Develop creative solutions to streamline the sample management workflow. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The Sample Management Intern will support the Sample Management team by contributing to key projects and initiatives at the intersection of laboratory operations and digital workflow optimization. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as both a hands-on laboratory contributor and a process improvement driver by helping to transform how samples are tracked, labeled, and managed across the research lifecycle. Working closely with experienced professionals, the intern will take meaningful ownership of real challenges: from ensuring accurate sample inventory in our ELN (Benchling) to building automated tracking solutions that improve efficiency for downstream teams. The internship will conclude with a presentation of the intern's findings and contributions. Throughout the internship, the intern will collaborate with team members, participate in team meetings, and assist with assigned deliverables while gaining insight into the broader organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science-related field
• Strong communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office/ other tools

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming samples and maintain accurate inventory records in the ELN (Benchling), ensuring proper documentation and traceability
• Support and optimize the container printing workflow to ensure labeled containers are consistently available for downstream teams.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in designing or implementing automated methods for tracking samples throughout the sample management lifecycle.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to understand operational needs and contribute to workflow improvements.
• Participate in team meetings and present a summary of project findings and recommendations at the end of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern