Bioinformatics Summer Intern 2026
CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.
The Bioinformatics Summer Intern will join CareDx’s Research & Development organization and contribute to real‐world, data‐driven projects supporting precision medicine and transplant care. This internship offers hands‐on experience working with high‐dimensional biological data, modern computational workflows, and cross‐functional scientific teams.
Interns will work closely with experienced bioinformatics scientists and collaborators to analyze genomic data, develop scalable analysis workflows, and help translate scientific insights into clinically meaningful outcomes.
This role is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and is designed to support learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
Key Project
- Project Focus: Enhancing Commercial Diagnostics Through Alternative Assay Signal Integration
What You’ll Work On:
- Identify biologically relevant signals from an alternative assay technology
- Develop a scalable and repeatable workflow to support future integration into CareDx diagnostic products
Why This Matters:
CareDx’s diagnostic products are widely used in transplant monitoring. However, certain clinical stratifications and complications require complementary insights from additional technologies. This project explores new data sources to enhance diagnostic performance and patient care.
Project Outcomes:
- Identification of potential novel biomarkers
- Documentation of a discovery and analysis workflow
- Final written summary and presentation to the Research & Development organization
Tools & Technologies:
- Python or R, Linux / command‐line environments
What You’ll Do
- Analyze biological and genomic datasets to support project goals
- Collaborate with bioinformatics scientists and cross‐functional partners
- Build, document, and refine computational workflows
- Prepare presentations and written reports summarizing findings
- Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and scientific discussions
- Present final project outcomes to technical and non‐technical audiences
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience working with Python or R through coursework, research, or projects
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage a defined project and work independently with guidance
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to DNA sequencing, NGS workflows, or genomic assays
- Prior research experience (academic lab, independent study, or internship)
- Comfort working in Linux or command‐line environments
What You’ll Gain
- Hands‐on experience completing a full bioinformatics project lifecycle
- Exposure to real‐world tools, datasets, and development workflows
- Mentorship from experienced bioinformatics and R&D professionals
- Opportunities to present work to scientific and business stakeholders
- Insight into how bioinformatics supports regulated diagnostics and patient care
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This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
San Francisco Bay Area Roles:
$25—$30 USD