2026 Summer Intern - Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS) Assay Development Intern

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2026 Summer Intern - Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS) Assay Development Intern

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

We are Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS) Assay Development. Our mission is to develop diagnostic products of the highest quality to ensure that every cancer patient receives the most beneficial treatment option through targeted therapy. To do this, we develop high medical value diagnostic assays that identify the appropriate patients who will respond to specific targeted therapies. In addition, we partner with pharmaceutical companies to enable clinical trial initiation by providing assays for new drug targets.

This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site .

The Opportunity

• Join our dynamic Development team in Tucson as an R&D Assay Development Intern.

• Unique, hands-on opportunity to learn the essential role of a scientist in the biotechnology industry, working on the development and/or implementation of new assays, equipment, and tools.

• Contribute to impactful, business-critical projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.

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 Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

• 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: A Bachelor's. Master's, or PhD degree in a biological science, such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Internships are available to students in their Junior or Senior year.

Required Skills:

• An innovative, data-driven mindset focused on business value and results.

• Must have sufficient lab bench experience in a research-oriented lab.

• Must have basic understanding of molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and/or biochemistry.

• Must be motivated and scientifically curious.

• Experienced in conducting bioassays independently.

• Concise, timely, and fluent communication with Stakeholders.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Experience with Immunohistochemistry and/or basic molecular biology techniques desired.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $45.00 - $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. 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.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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