Research & Development Laboratory Intern (Biotech)

TL;DR

Research & Development Laboratory Intern (Biotech): Supporting the development of Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) pipelines through hands-on experimental execution and specimen processing. Focus on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, nucleic acid extraction, and maintaining high-quality laboratory standards in a clinical diagnostics environment.

Location: Must be based in San Diego, California (Onsite role).

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a global diagnostics company dedicated to transforming cancer care through genomic insights, advanced bioinformatics, and AI-driven diagnostic platforms.

What you will do

• Handle and process biological and clinical specimens for NGS workflows.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction and library preparation.
• Participate in experimental design, execution, and data analysis discussions.
• Conduct general laboratory maintenance and inventory management.
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with the Quality Assurance Program.

Requirements

• Recent graduate (within 1 year) seeking a 6-month internship.
• Must be based in San Diego for onsite laboratory work.
• Experience or academic background in handling biological specimens.
• Understanding of molecular biology techniques and laboratory safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team of scientists.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on learning opportunity in a purpose-driven clinical diagnostics environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge NGS and microarray technologies.
• Inclusive workplace culture recognized as a Great Place to Work.
• Opportunity to contribute to life-changing cancer care research.