Bioinformatics Engineer Intern Summer 2026

La Jolla, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40250 - 64400

Posted on: 08-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Help us change lives

At Exact Sciences were helpingchange how the world prevents detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career an inclusive culture and robust benefits to support your life while youre working to help others.

Position Overview

The intern will work on a variety of different tasks for BSDE related to code maintainability exploring latest data engineering tools and workflows and visualizations. Under the direction of senior staff the intern may develop new program tools data visualizations web applications reports and datasets as determined by the needs of the group.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

Assist the Senior Engineer in the areas of reporting development lifecycle including but not limited to understand business reporting needs solution design logical design translation to physical design Extract Transform & Load (ETL) report code development and testing.
Provide technical support with the guidance of the Senior Engineer in the areas of development deployment and support of data management solutions.
Under direction from the Senior Engineer work on a variety of project areas including data visualizations web development activities SQL query optimization program optimization.
Provide required technical support including but not limited to:
- Creating dataset for ad hoc request from customers
- Troubleshooting reports and web tools to determine issues and suggest course of action
- Ensure that ServiceNow tickets are completed within a specified timeline and according to service level agreements.
May perform other duties as needed to assist the BSDE Team and other partners outside our team.
Must be a quick learner with a strong sense of curiosity
Must be self-motivated
Be able to incorporate feedback
Must be comfortable working with deadlines.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

Scheduling requirements:

Ability to work designated schedule.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends( as needed).

Physical requirements:

Ability to work on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 95% of a typical working day.
Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
Ability to work seated for approximately 95% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in field of Life Sciences.
Preference giving to candidates with a record of outstanding academic achievement.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Salary Range:

$40250.00 - $64400.00

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - San Diego on a full-time basis.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation holidays volunteering and personal time) paid leave for parents and caregivers a retirement savings plan wellness support and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation please contact us here.

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Required Experience:

Intern

Help us change livesAt Exact Sciences were helpingchange how the world prevents detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career an inclusive culture and robust...