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2026 Summer Intern - Pathology Lab Research & Early Development Engineering
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Department Summary
Pathology Lab Research & Early Development (PLRED) identifies, evaluates and matures technologies for Pathology Lab and Oncology Diagnostic applications. We are a multi-disciplinary team with a broad range of scientific and engineering experience and skills.
This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site.
The Opportunity
Collaborate with staff to design, execute, analyze, and communicate a reproducibility study of novel tissue analysis methods.
Evaluate novel computational pathology technologies with potential application in the Pathology Lab / Oncology diagnostics.
Image tissue/cytology samples on microscope slides using multiple candidate imaging techniques.
Analyze retrieved images to determine best approach to generating desired diagnostic data.
Iterate and refine both imaging and analysis techniques, to a level at least sufficient for use as an internal tool.
Work as part of a cross-functional Agile engineering team, who will provide mentorship on all technical areas of this project and also exposure to other novel applied research.
Program Highlights
Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in May/June 2026.
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 Education
You meet one of the following criteria:
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: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science or any biological science major.
Required Skills:
2D image analysis with machine learning and deep learning, preferably including spectroscopic data.
Hands-on imaging lab experience, preferably including pathology/oncology applications.
Matlab and/or python coding experience.
Technical trade-off analysis.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
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 Arizona is $50.00 per hour. 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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Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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