Bioinformatics Intern, Prenatal

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Menlo Park, CA
Internship
Biotech
The Role
The Bioinformatics Intern will support the Bioinformatics team by developing bioinformatics pipelines and analyzing DNA sequencing data. Responsibilities include conducting research projects, improving analysis pipelines, and collaborating with scientists to provide insights. This position includes mentorship and professional development opportunities.
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BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company dedicated to developing powerful and accurate diagnostic tests that are accessible to all. Our innovative QCT molecular counting technology significantly enhances the resolution of disease detection using cell-free DNA by over a thousandfold. This groundbreaking technology is integral to our product offerings, including one of our flagship products, Unity Complete™, the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. Leveraging the same molecular counting technology, we've expanded our impact into oncology in 2023 with a pioneering liquid biopsy test, Northstar, that combines treatment selection with monitoring. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from our innovative and precise diagnostic tests, and our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has grown from $0 to $125 million in the last ~4 years.

BillionToOne has successfully raised close to $400 million in funding, with a notable $130 million Series D round completed in June 2024, resulting in a company valuation of over $1 billion. This funding has come from prestigious global institutional investors, including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest. BillionToOne has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024, highlighting the company's exceptional work environment and commitment to innovation.

Our team has grown significantly and we now proudly employ over 400 highly skilled individuals. Despite substantial growth, we have successfully maintained the unique culture that has defined BillionToOne from inception, continuing to cultivate a team that is not only diverse and passionate but also innovative. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional facility in Union City, California, BillionToOne remains at the forefront of significant advances in molecular diagnostics, evidenced by the recent announcement of clinical outcomes data for its Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advancements in cancer diagnostics. For more detailed information about BillionToOne and its groundbreaking work, please visit our website at www.billiontoone.com.

We are looking for a Bioinformatics Intern, Prenatal to join and support our Bioinformatics team in developing bioinformatics pipelines and analyzing next-generation DNA sequencing data. This position will focus on an analysis and/or development project with guidance from Bioinformatics team members. BTO is a dynamic, start-up environment that requires adaptability and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts. This internship will provide valuable mentorship from BI Associates and BI Senior Scientists, hands-on experience, and professional development opportunities. The Bioinformatics Intern is a full-time onsite position in our Menlo Park office for 10 weeks.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct a research and/or development project centered on one of our prenatal assays
  • Improve next-generation sequencing analysis pipelines under the guidance of  Bioinformatics team members
  • Communicate through presentations, written reports, and/or code review
  • Collaborate with scientists and support new scientific insights

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Physics, or other related fields
  • Strong programming skills in Python and R 
  • High mathematical and statistical aptitude
  • Great attention to detail
  • Curious about pursuing a career in Bioinformatics

Nice-To-Haves:

  • Familiarity with MS Excel, bash, AWS, SQL, and git
  • Research experience in bioinformatics, biology, or physical sciences
  • Molecular biology (DNA purification, PCR, electrophoresis) or next-generation DNA sequencing laboratory experience

Benefits And Perks:

  • 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: $4,333 per month.

BillionToOne is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Top Skills

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R
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The Company
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
167 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company with the mission to make molecular diagnostics more accurate, efficient, and accessible for all. Our patent-pending molecular counter platform is the only technology platform that can accurately count the DNA molecules at the single-count level.

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