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Bioinformatics Intern, Prenatal
CompanyBillionToOne
LocationMenlo Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Bioinformatics Intern will conduct a research and/or development project centered on prenatal assays and improve next-generation sequencing analysis pipelines. They will also communicate findings through presentations and collaborate with scientists to support new scientific insights.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
693
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company with the mission to make molecular diagnostics more accurate, efficient, and accessible. Our proprietary molecular counting platform can accurately count DNA molecules at the single-count level to help improve disease detection.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics?</strong></h2>
<p>Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators who wake up every day determined to transform healthcare. At BillionToOne, we've built something extraordinary—a culture where transparency fuels trust, collaboration drives breakthroughs, and every voice matters in our mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We don't just aim for incremental improvements; we strive to build products that are 10x better than anything that exists today. Our people are our greatest asset:<strong> </strong>talented scientists, engineers, sales professionals, and visionaries united by an unwavering commitment to changing the standard of care in prenatal and cancer diagnostics. This is where cutting-edge science meets human compassion—every innovation you contribute helps remove fear of unknown from some of life's most critical medical moments. <strong>If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help build the future of precision medicine, this is where you belong.</strong></p></div><p>We are looking for a <strong>Bioinformatics Intern, Prenatal </strong>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.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Conduct a research and/or development project centered on one of our prenatal assays</li>
<li>Improve next-generation sequencing analysis pipelines under the guidance of Bioinformatics team members</li>
<li>Communicate through presentations, written reports, and/or code review</li>
<li>Collaborate with scientists and support new scientific insights</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Physics, or other related fields</li>
<li>Strong programming skills in Python and R </li>
<li>High mathematical and statistical aptitude</li>
<li>Great attention to detail</li>
<li>Curious about pursuing a career in Bioinformatics</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice-To-Haves:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with MS Excel, bash, AWS, SQL, and git</li>
<li>Research experience in bioinformatics, biology, or physical sciences</li>
<li>Molecular biology (DNA purification, PCR, electrophoresis) or next-generation DNA sequencing laboratory experience</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><strong>Benefits And Perks:</strong></p>
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<li class="li1">Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone</li>
<li class="li1">Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings</li>
<li class="li1">The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousand patients</li>
<li class="li1">Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries</li>
<li class="li1">Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)</li>
<li class="li1">A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)</li>
<li class="li1">Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)</li>
</ul>
<p>At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of (1) competitive base pay, and (2) the opportunity for professional growth.</p>
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of a (1) base pay range (actual amount offered is based experience and salary/equity split that the candidate chooses) (2) generous equity offering, on top of (3) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid paternal leave etc.).\n\nFor this positon, the base pay range is: <insert base pay range>"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}">For this position, the base pay rate is: $4,333 per month.</span></p>
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<p><em>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.</em></p>
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</div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>For more information about how we protect your information, we encourage you to review our <a href="https://billiontoone.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>.</p>
<h1 class="text-2xl font-bold mt-1 text-text-100">About BillionToOne</h1>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>BillionToOne</strong> 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—a breakthrough that's already transformed the lives of <strong>over half a million patients</strong> worldwide.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Our Impact:</strong> We've pioneered game-changing diagnostic solutions that are redefining industry standards. <a href="https://www.unityscreen.com/">Unity Complete™</a> stands as the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. In oncology, our <a href="https://www.northstaronc.com/">Northstar®</a> liquid biopsy test uniquely combines treatment selection with real-time monitoring, giving oncologists unprecedented precision in cancer care.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Our Growth:</strong> From $0 to $125 million in Annual Recurring Revenue in just four years. We've raised close to $400 million in funding, including a $130 million Series D round in June 2024, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion. This backing comes from world-class investors including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Our Recognition:</strong> Forbes recently named us one of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/"><strong>America's Best Startup Employers for 2025</strong></a>, and we were awarded <a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7056073"><strong>Great Place to Work certification in 2024</strong></a>—with an incredible <strong>100% of our people reporting they are willing to give extra to get the job done</strong>. These honors recognize not just our innovation but the exceptional culture we've cultivated—one that remains authentically collaborative and transparent even as we've scaled.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Our Future:</strong> Headquartered in Menlo Park with facilities in Union City, California, we're continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible in molecular diagnostics. Recent clinical outcomes data for Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advances in cancer diagnostics prove we're just getting started.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">At BillionToOne, you'll join a diverse team of passionate innovators who believe that the best science happens when brilliant minds collaborate openly, think boldly, and never lose sight of the patients whose lives depend on our work.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><em>Ready to help us change the world, one diagnosis at a time?</em></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Learn more at <a class="underline" href="http://www.billiontoone.com">www.billiontoone.com</a></p></div>
Key Skills
BioinformaticsPythonRMathematicsStatisticsAttention To DetailCuriosityMolecular BiologyNext-Generation Sequencing
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