Exact Sciences · 4 months ago
Software Test/Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
US - CA - San Diego
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$0/yr - $0/yr
Start in 2026 SummerExact Sciences is helping change how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. They are seeking a Software Test/Quality Engineering Intern to support the development and testing of computational pipelines, focusing on validating workflows and ensuring the robustness of analytical results during a 3-month summer internship.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Analyze large-scale biological datasets (such as genomics or transcriptomics data) using established bioinformatics tools and custom scripts, ensuring data quality and reproducibility of results
Develop, maintain, or improve computational pipelines for processing sequencing data, including automation of routine data analyses and integration of new analytical tools where appropriate
Document analysis procedures, code, and findings clearly in shared notebooks or reports, and communicate key results effectively to the research team through written reports or presentations
Qualification
Required
Current undergraduate or graduate student in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or a related field
Basic programming experience in at least one language commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R, or Bash)
Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate results clearly and work collaboratively in a team setting
Preferred
Exposure to workflow management systems- AWS Healthomics
Experience with version control tools, such as Git/GitHub
Coursework or project experience in genomics, transcriptomics, or computational biology methods
Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker or Singularity)
Interest in pipeline optimization and NGS data
Benefits
Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences offers a portfolio of cancer screening and diagnostic tests that span from early detection to treatment monitoring.
Founded in 1995
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-06-20Acquired
2024-04-11Post Ipo Debt· $620.7M
2023-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Kevin Conroy
Chairman & CEO
Aaron Bloomer
Executive Vice President, CFO
Recent News
2026-02-03
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