Pipeline Product Development Intern - 1st Shift (Summer 2026)

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At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change 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 you’re working to help others.

Position Overview
Pipeline Product Development Intern.
 

This position is based in Madison, WI.
 

The Pipeline Product Development Intern will support activities aimed at advancing future cancer diagnostic products for Exact Sciences.
The ideal candidate is pursuing an undergraduate degree in the life sciences—such as chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology—and has hands-on laboratory experience through research, coursework, or related work. Candidates should be familiar with scientific methodology, basic statistical principles, and demonstrate strong attention to detail, along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

During the internship, the intern will gain valuable exposure to the biotechnology industry, with a focus on the product development process, including:

• Reagent development

• Assay development and optimization

• Design transfer

• Analytical verification and validation

Working under the guidance of experienced scientists, the intern will assist with:

• Executing bench experiments

• Assembling and analyzing data

• Presenting findings to contribute to new product development or improvement of existing products

Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct basic, bench level experiments

• Assist with general laboratory duties

• Generate data and analyze results

• Assist with specimen processing including but not limited to blood and stool

• Assist with DNA extraction methods

• Assist with nucleic acid amplification methods

• Assist with immunoassay methods

• Assist with other support duties as assigned

• Safely operate scientific instrumentation and equipment

• Effectively utilize and apply established methods or technologies

• Maintain an accurate lab notebook

• Ability to complete assignments in expected time frame

• Ability to work in a BSL-2 environment following Biosafety guidelines

• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools and equipment

• Maintain an updated training record

• Display strong written and oral communication skills including communicating experimental results to supervisor and other scientists

• Display a strong attention to detail

• Display strong ability to communicate and work effectively within team and department

• 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.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

• Ability to work designated schedule.

• 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 work on a computer and phone simultaneously.

• Ability to use a telephone through a headset.

• 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 lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% 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 prot