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Intern, Research Associate

Lensa
San Diego, CA Intern
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
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Intern, Research Associate

San Diego, CA, United States

Join Our Women's Health Innovation Team: Chemistry/Biochemistry Summer Internship

Are you passionate about science and making a real difference in women's health? Our team at Hologic is dedicated to developing cutting-edge diagnostic assays and medical devices that help detect and treat diseases early. As a summer intern, you'll dive into hands-on lab work, learn from industry experts, and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare-all while working alongside some seriously smart (and friendly!) people.

What you'll be up to during your 10-12 week adventure:

  • Experiment with different modifications to see how they affect the hydrophobicity of oligonucleotides (yes, you'll get to use big words and cool lab gear).
  • Synthesize oligonucleotides with a variety of modifications-think of it as science with a creative twist.
  • Use HPLC to check out the purity and hydrophobicity of your creations (don't worry, we'll show you how).
  • Take charge of experimental design, run tests, analyze results, and keep track of everything you discover.
  • Share your findings with the team and help us make sense of the data-your voice matters here!

Who We're Hoping To Meet

  • You can work full-time during the summer (May/June - August/September).
  • You're currently working on your Bachelor's degree with at least one semester left after the internship.
  • Your major is Chemistry or Biochemistry (bonus points if you get excited about molecules!).
  • You're heading into your junior or senior year.
  • You know how to get your point across, whether you're writing or speaking.
  • Your GPA is at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (we like brains and drive).
  • You've got some experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • You're curious, a natural problem-solver, and not afraid to ask "why?"
  • You're ready to work onsite at our sunny San Diego campus. Heads up: intern housing, relocation, and housing stipends aren't provided, so you'll need to have your living situation and transportation sorted out.

Location, pay & other important details:

  • You can work onsite at our San Diego campus. Heads up: intern housing, relocation, and housing stipends aren't provided, so you'll need to have your living situation and transportation sorted out.
  • Pay range: $22 - $28 per hour, based on your class standing and operational function.
  • The chance to work with a team that's genuinely invested in your growth.
  • Networking, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities-all designed to help you thrive.

Take your internship to the next level at Hologic!

When you join Hologic as a Summer Intern, you're not just clocking in for a job-you're jumping into a global team full of motivated, creative, and dedicated people (basically, your future favorite coworkers). This is your chance to shine, show off what you know, and bring your energy and ideas to projects that make a real difference for people all over the world.

On top of hands-on experience in your field, our College Relations team will hook you up with opportunities to learn about the company, meet leaders, and build the skills you'll need to launch your career. Consider this your backstage pass to the future of healthcare innovation.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $22 - $28

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