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2025 Summer Intern - Molecular Point of Care Development

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

Molecular Point of Care Development carries out product development activities for the cobas liat platform. Both assay and system development work is performed throughout product life cycle.

This internship position is located in Pleasanton, CA on-site.

The Opportunity 

The intern will work alongside experienced personnel to develop assays for the detection of infectious agents in the cobas liat System. The liat enables healthcare workers to perform rapid molecular diagnostic testing in a point of care setting, closer to patients and with minimal training.  

Testing new reagent formulations.

Examining assay performance (e.g., sensitivity, specificity).

Testing samples, including clinical samples.

Analyzing data.

Presenting data in lab meetings.

Presenting a poster at the end of the internship.

Program Highlights

Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

Program start dates are in May/June 2025.

A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. 

Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required) 

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Must have attained a Master's Degree.

Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Microbiology or Immunology.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Experience with molecular techniques such as nucleic acid purification and PCR would be ideal, but not required.  

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $25.00-$45.00 hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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