Billiontoone

Bioinformatics Intern, Prenatal

Menlo Park, CA Full Time

Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics?

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: 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. If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help build the future of precision medicine, this is where you belong.

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.

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About BillionToOne

BillionToOne 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 over half a million patients worldwide.

Our Impact: We've pioneered game-changing diagnostic solutions that are redefining industry standards. Unity Complete™ 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 Northstar® liquid biopsy test uniquely combines treatment selection with real-time monitoring, giving oncologists unprecedented precision in cancer care.

Our Growth: 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.

Our Recognition: Forbes recently named us one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2025, and we were awarded Great Place to Work certification in 2024—with an incredible 100% of our people reporting they are willing to give extra to get the job done. 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.

Our Future: 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.

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.

Ready to help us change the world, one diagnosis at a time?

Learn more at www.billiontoone.com