Biostatistics Summer Intern 2026 Brisbane, CA

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

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