LOCATION:  Louisville, CO – On-Site  DATES:  MAY 12 to AUG 15, 2025  FULL TIME:  40 Hours Per Week       ABOUT US  Biodesix is a diagnostic solutions company, offering five Medicare-covered tests for patients with lung disease. Located just South of Boulder, our corporate headquarters face the beautiful Flat Iron Foothills in Louisville, Colorado. We develop diagnostic tests that address important clinical questions by combining multi-omics through the power of artificial intelligence. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our work that is improving the way lung diseases are diagnosed and treated. Our blood-based tests help physicians make faster, more accurate decisions for patients. Biodesix collaborates with many biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to address diagnostic challenges in lung disease. Learn more about us at biodesix.com.     WHY BIODESIX?  If you're passionate about making an impact in healthcare, an internship at Biodesix is a chance to grow professionally while helping solve complex challenges in lung disease diagnostics! By joining our summer intern team, you'll gain hands-on experience in our Applied Research & Technology Department to drive forward our important work and mission. Additionally, our leaders will offer you tangible feedback to help guide and support you throughout the summer. Upon completion of your internship, you will have the unique opportunity to present your final project deliverables to our department leaders and Executive Team.    INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: As an Applied Research & Technology Lab Intern, you will learn to operate and assess MALDI mass spectrometers and/or techniques surrounding cfTNA assays from human specimens. You’ll also gain insight into cancer research (hematological and solid tumors) and the process of assay development in clinical diagnostics. Your internship will conclude with a presentation of the data you’ve generated to your lab peers.    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  Operate and assess MALDI mass spectrometers and/or cfTNA assays.  Learn about cancer types (hematological and solid tumors) and assay development in clinical diagnostics.  Maintain an up-to-date lab notebook.  Plan, execute, and progressively lead experiments with guidance.  Ensure the lab environment remains clean and functional.  Participate in lab meetings and present data.  Assist with lab workflows and ancillary duties.  Troubleshoot data and analyze results for further research.    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Currently pursuing a degree in biology, genetics, molecular/cellular biology, biochemistry, engineering, or a related field.  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.  A strong desire to learn and contribute to research.  Previous undergraduate lab experience is a plus but not required.    COMPENSATION: Hourly Rate $19.00    DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 10, 2025    Biodesix requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination as of their start date, to the extent permitted under state and federal law.   This requirement is a condition of employment at Biodesix, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Biodesix site, field based or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a medical condition (including pregnancy-related), or because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation from Human Resources.    Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.