Biostatistics Summer Intern 2026

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.

CareDx is seeking a motivated and curious Biostatistics Intern to join our Biostatistics team in Brisbane, CA. This internship is well‐suited for undergraduate and graduate students who are eager to apply their classroom learning to real‐world problems in the biotech industry while gaining hands‐on experience with clinical and observational data.

What You’ll Do

As a Biostatistics Intern, you will work closely with an experienced, senior‐level statistician on a meaningful research project tied to real clinical and scientific questions. You’ll gain practical exposure to how statistical methods are used in industry, learn how to work with real‐world datasets, and develop skills that prepare you for future roles in biostatistics, data science, or related fields.

This role is designed to be a learning‐focused, supportive experience where interns are encouraged to ask questions, build confidence, and grow their technical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a senior‐level statistician on a statistical research project related to real‐world biotech and clinical challenges
  
• Apply appropriate statistical methods to analyze and interpret data
  
• Learn how to evaluate and summarize clinical evidence using real‐world data
  
• Present your research findings at the end of the internship program
  
• Potentially contribute to a written research summary or manuscript, with possible submission to a peer‐reviewed publication
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‐on experience working with real clinical and real‐world data
  
• One‐on‐one mentorship from experienced biostatistics professionals
  
• Exposure to industry‐based research beyond academic coursework
  
• Experience presenting technical work in a professional setting
  
• A strong foundation for future internships, graduate programs, or entry‐level roles
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mathematics, or a related field
• Good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
• Completion of at least 12 credit hours in a related major and/or relevant coursework
• Familiarity with statistical analysis using SAS and/or R (academic or project‐based experience is acceptable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with interest in learning how to present analytical findings

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-vets/disabled, and participates in the E-Verify program. 

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