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Exact Sciences

Nov 5, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Product
  • $36K - $58K
  • San Diego

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Enrollment towards Bachelor’s degree in field of Life Sciences
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a record of outstanding academic achievement
  • Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel macros and pivot tables and Word mail merge.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Experience using common laboratory equipment including: micropipettes, centrifuges, and heat blocks or thermal cyclers.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior research and lab work in molecular biology or biochemistry
  • Previous experience with PCR, nucleic acid purification, quantification, and/or characterization.
  • Basic understanding of principles behind nucleic acid amplification, detection, and sequencing
  • Basic knowledge of human physiology and cancer biology.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with execution of basic laboratory experiments.
  • Actively participate in laboratory maintenance and hygiene.
  • Assist with processing of research specimens.
  • Execute or assist in the execution DNA extraction workflows from research specimens.
  • Execute or assist in amplification of nucleic acids.
  • Assist with or independently execute construction and characterization of DNA or RNA libraries.
  • Assist with or independently execute nucleic acid yield, quality, and size assessment workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills, teamwork, etc.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
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Exact Sciences

Changing the way we think about detecting and treating cancer.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Exact Sciences, our mission is to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes — through tests that help prevent it, detect it earlier, and guide its successful treatment. We're hiring! Our organization offers something for everyone, at all stages of careers and from all backgrounds. Let's take on cancer, together.