Software Intern
Tri-Valley Career Center, Hercules, CA, United States
As a Software Developer Intern on Bio‑Rad’s Life Science Group (LSG) Cloud team, the candidate will spend their day building and refining an LLM‑powered conversational interface that helps scientists interact with complex experimental data using natural language. They will collaborate closely with software engineers, AI specialists, and scientists to design intuitive user experiences, integrate agentic AI tools, and connect frontend components to cloud‑based backend services. The intern will participate in agile ceremonies, contribute code in a modern CI/CD environment, and gain hands‑on experience translating cutting‑edge AI research into production‑grade software that supports real‑world scientific workflows.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Design, develop, and integrate a functional LLM‑powered conversational interface within the LSG‑Cloud portal to enable natural‑language interaction with scientific data.
Build and refine agentic tools using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow AI agents to securely communicate with BR.io and qPCR data services.
Implement responsive, user‑friendly conversational UI components using React and the Bio‑Rad Design System, including streaming message bubbles and tool‑result attachments.
Collaborate across the full stack to support authentication, tool routing, and backend service integration using cloud‑based identity and API architectures.
Partner with scientists and engineers to interpret and visualize complex data types such as qPCR results and electrophoresis gel images, ensuring solutions align with real laboratory workflows.
What You Bring
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands‑on experience with TypeScript and React for building modern, user‑focused frontend applications.
Working knowledge of large language models (LLMs), including prompt engineering and agentic AI patterns.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and gateway‑driven architectures; exposure to backend development using Python or Node.js preferred.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and identity or authentication providers such as Azure Active Directory or AWS Cognito is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional, agile teams.
Analytical problem solver with curiosity and adaptability to quickly learn and apply AI solutions within complex scientific workflows, including data preparation, experimentation, and analysis.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Rising juniors, seniors, and master’s students.
Commitment to a full‑time 40‑hour week for 9 weeks from June 15 to August 14, 2026.
Location
This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.
Total Rewards Package
At Bio‑Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio‑Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.
Benefits
Competitive medical plans for you and your family
Free HSA funds
New fertility offering with stipend
Group life and disability
Paid parental leave
401(k) plus profit sharing
Employee stock purchase program
New upgraded and streamlined mental health platform
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Education benefits
Student debt relief program
Pet insurance
Wellness challenges and support
Paid time off
Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)
Compensation
The hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.
Who We Are
For 70 years, Bio‑Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high‑quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio‑Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.
EEO Statement
Bio‑Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.
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How You’ll Make an Impact
Design, develop, and integrate a functional LLM‑powered conversational interface within the LSG‑Cloud portal to enable natural‑language interaction with scientific data.
Build and refine agentic tools using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow AI agents to securely communicate with BR.io and qPCR data services.
Implement responsive, user‑friendly conversational UI components using React and the Bio‑Rad Design System, including streaming message bubbles and tool‑result attachments.
Collaborate across the full stack to support authentication, tool routing, and backend service integration using cloud‑based identity and API architectures.
Partner with scientists and engineers to interpret and visualize complex data types such as qPCR results and electrophoresis gel images, ensuring solutions align with real laboratory workflows.
What You Bring
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands‑on experience with TypeScript and React for building modern, user‑focused frontend applications.
Working knowledge of large language models (LLMs), including prompt engineering and agentic AI patterns.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and gateway‑driven architectures; exposure to backend development using Python or Node.js preferred.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and identity or authentication providers such as Azure Active Directory or AWS Cognito is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional, agile teams.
Analytical problem solver with curiosity and adaptability to quickly learn and apply AI solutions within complex scientific workflows, including data preparation, experimentation, and analysis.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Rising juniors, seniors, and master’s students.
Commitment to a full‑time 40‑hour week for 9 weeks from June 15 to August 14, 2026.
Location
This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.
Total Rewards Package
At Bio‑Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio‑Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.
Benefits
Competitive medical plans for you and your family
Free HSA funds
New fertility offering with stipend
Group life and disability
Paid parental leave
401(k) plus profit sharing
Employee stock purchase program
New upgraded and streamlined mental health platform
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Education benefits
Student debt relief program
Pet insurance
Wellness challenges and support
Paid time off
Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)
Compensation
The hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.
Who We Are
For 70 years, Bio‑Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high‑quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio‑Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.
EEO Statement
Bio‑Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.
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