2026 Summer Intern - Assay Development

We’re a well-funded start-up. You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and career growth.

Here’s what sets us apart. We’ve set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle these challenges heads-on. We’re passionate about developing the next generation technologies that will unravel the complexities of biology.

This is a unique opportunity to build, be part of an exciting start-up and be surrounded by good humans who are super capable, humble and down-to- earth.

As a Summer Intern reporting to the Director of Assay Development, you will gain both hands-on laboratory experience and computational experience while supporting multi-omic assay development and optimization, including cell and molecular biology experiments, R3200 instrument operation, and large-scale single-cell data analysis.

Position overview:

• You will support multi-omic assay development and optimization by (1) assisting with cell and molecular biology experiments and R3200 instrument operation to support assay development activities, and (2) performing large-scale single-cell dataset analysis to evaluate assay performances and inform optimization activities. In this combined hands-on and computational opportunity, you’ll be able to apply your expertise toward building a platform that is uniquely differentiating.

What makes you a good fit:

• Currently enrolled Master’s or PhD student in a biology-related field.

• Able to commit to a 12-week program during Summer 2026.

• Previous hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology, including cell culture, library preparation, and sequencing.

• Experience with laboratory instrumentation.

• Proficiency in R for single-cell data analysis; knowledge of Seurat is a plus.

In California, the estimated pay range for this position is $40-$45/hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What you can expect from us:

You’ll feel the energy when you walk in our door – we work hard, we have fun and we have ambitious plans to grow. Cellanome offers a comprehensive employment package that includes a competitive salary, generous stock options, great individual, and family health plans, a 401(k) and flexibility to balance work and life.

We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.