$54,000 – $60,000EntryInternship
Job Title: Sample Management Intern
Location: South San Francisco, CA (local candidates only)
Reports to: VP of Operations and Sample Management Associate
Regular/Temporary: Temporary (Summer Internship)
Full/Part-Time (if part-time, number of hours each week): Monday-Friday
Internship Duration (10-12 weeks): Start Date (May/June) – End Date (August/September)
About SonoThera:
SonoThera is a venture-backed genetic medicine company advancing ultrasound-mediated, non-viral targeted therapies to unlock the full potential of genetic medicines. Our platform is designed to overcome key limitations in the field, enabling precise, redosable delivery across a broad range of diseases with high unmet need. Headquartered in South San Francisco, SonoThera brings together a world-class, interdisciplinary team focused on translating breakthrough science into transformative therapies.
Program Overview
The Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience designed to complement academic learning. Over the course of the program, interns will gain exposure to real-world projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and receive structured mentorship and feedback. The Intern will gain understanding of sample management processes, including barcoding, inventory, container printing, sample handling, and proper sample storage. Develop creative solutions to streamline the sample management workflow. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Role Summary
The Sample Management Intern will support the Sample Management team by contributing to key projects and initiatives at the intersection of laboratory operations and digital workflow optimization. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as both a hands-on laboratory contributor and a process improvement driver by helping to transform how samples are tracked, labeled, and managed across the research lifecycle. Working closely with experienced professionals, the intern will take meaningful ownership of real challenges: from ensuring accurate sample inventory in our ELN (Benchling) to building automated tracking solutions that improve efficiency for downstream teams. The internship will conclude with a presentation of the intern's findings and contributions. Throughout the internship, the intern will collaborate with team members, participate in team meetings, and assist with assigned deliverables while gaining insight into the broader organization.
Key Responsibilities
Learning Objectives
By the end of this internship, the Sample Management Intern will gain an understanding of core sample management processes, including barcoding, inventory control, container printing, sample handling, and proper sample storage. The Intern will:
Qualifications:
Compensation: The is a paid internship. Hourly pay is based on current degree level
Compensation is determined based on verified academic enrollment at the time of hire.
Equal Opportunity for Diversity & Inclusion
SonoThera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
