Summer Internship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at Centrillion Technologies

Company: Centrillion Technologies, Inc.

Location: Palo Alto, California

Duration: 2-3 months (Summer 2025); potential for remote work after that

About Centrillion Technologies:

Centrillion Technologies develops advanced DNA Chips which have a wide range of applications, including whole genome sequencing, spatial biology, digital pathology, next generation genotyping, synthetic biology and DNA computing. Our world’s most advanced high resolution and highly sensitive spatial chips, chemistry, its lithographic design and encoding technologies have been licensed to 10x Genomics for spatial genomics and the spatial technologies have been commercialized as through 10x Genomics’ Visium HD spatial chips, exclusively in US and Centrillion’s Zipcode spatial chips for single cell level spatial genomics and digital pathology.

Our Palo Alto facility functions as a research institute where our team of scientists work on the latest in chemistry, biochemistry, genomics, electronics, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics. Our current focus areas are chromosomal scale DNA sequencing, next generation genotyping, and exploratory DNA computing research.

Internship Overview:

We are currently seeking talented and motivated undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest and prior experience in robotics to join our team for a paid 2–3 months summer internship. Interns will be assigned a project that can be completed during the summer internship period. Preference will be given to students who can continue to work part-time with Centrillion during the semesters.

Research Intern put inquiry into practice, alongside scientists and researchers. Research Interns learn, collaborate and network for life. We are looking for interns in Robotics, AI, Machine Learning, Chemistry and Material Science fields.

Research Robotics Project:

Three interns will work with Centrillion Scientists in Palo Alto and in Taiwan to research the application of the latest robotics/AI technology in our smart manufacturing and laboratory operations. There are two ongoing projects, one employs traditional industrial robots and the other involves the latest autonomous robotics. Students may work on both projects.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in robotics hardware and software development, including working with ROS, motion planning, and control systems is strongly preferred.
• Background in machine learning and artificial intelligence, particularly in imitation learning is preferred.
• Experience with teleoperation systems and human-robot interaction is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and a passion for robotics research and development
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral program is required, focused on Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry and Material Science.

Chemistry/Material Science Project

Two interns will work with Chemistry/Material Science tea, at Centrillion in Palo Alto. They will work on a project in the areas of organic chemistry; assist in traditional and contemporary organic synthesis techniques; contribute to multi step synthesis of intermediates, building blocks and final products; and perform solid phase and solution chemistry techniques

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral degree. Candidates must have demonstrated interest in Chemistry
• Familiarity with analytical instruments to characterize compounds such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared spectrometry (IR), mass spectrometry (MS), and elemental analysis.
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, a wide range of techniques and reaction types such as low temperature reactions, inert atmosphere, metal-catalyzed cross coupling, hydrogenation, etc.
• Knowledge of purification methods and experience in the characterization of organic compounds, especially NMR and mass spectroscopy.

• Specify, procure, and evaluate manufacturing components, materials, reagents, and systems.
• Manage pilot production tools, instruments, and systems, ensuring their calibration and maintenance.

Compensation:

This is a paid internship. The compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter detailing their interest and relevant experience, and contact information for at least two references. In your cover letter, please explain your rationale for seeking a summer internship, and if you are a graduate student, make sure to confirm that you have the permission of your advisor to seek a summer internship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of consideration.

Join us at Centrillion Technologies to be a part of the next generation of genomic innovations and contribute to groundbreaking research!