Research Associate Intern
BillionToOne
About the Role
The Research Associate Intern position at BillionToOne is exceptionally rare at the undergraduate or early-career level. This is an on-site position in our Menlo Park, CA office.
Key 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 both verbally at group meetings and via internal written reports.
- Document experimental details and results.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong statistical and quantitative skills with rigorous data analysis.
- Meticulous attention to experimental detail, including rigorous record-keeping and careful controls.
- Ambition to make a difference and push the boundaries of known science.
- Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to work seamlessly across scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
- 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 related field.
- Independent research experience.
- Ability to quickly learn mathematical, analytical, and experimental concepts.
- High mathematical and statistical aptitude.
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.
About BillionToOne
BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company on a mission to make powerful, accurate diagnostic tests accessible to everyone. Our revolutionary QCT molecular counting technology enhances disease detection resolution by over a thousandfold using cell-free DNA.
Impact Areas
- Unity Complete™: Non-invasive prenatal screen for recessive conditions and aneuploidies.
- Unity Confirm™: Non-invasive confirmation for high-risk screening results via Fetal Cell Capture™ Technology.
- Northstar®: Liquid biopsy test for treatment selection and real-time monitoring in cancer care.