Product Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Help us change lives

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

The R&D Intern will assist in the development and optimization of NGS-related methodologies within the Product Development group. The position is intended to be a full-time opportunity for an engineering or science undergraduate to obtain hands-on laboratory experience in an industry leading research group while contributing to the overall company goals.
 

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

• Assist with basic laboratory experiments.
• Assist with general laboratory duties.
• Assist with sample preparation.
• Assist with DNA extraction methods.
• Assist in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) methods.
• Assist in NGS library prep methods.
• Assist with other support duties as assigned.
• Run experiments and perform analysis.
• Work with liquid handling robotic instrumentation.
• Attention to detail
• Display strong communication and teamwork

Required for all Job descriptions:

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

Scheduling requirements:

• Ability to work designated schedule.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for
• approximately 30% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 10% 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 protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.

​Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment towards Bachelor’s/Master’s degree 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

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.#LI-KL1

Salary Range:

Salary Range:

$40,250.00 - $64,400.00

 

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