Chemical Engineering Intern

10x is looking for an outstanding intern to join the Chemical Engineering team in the Chemistry & Development Organization. The candidate will work with a senior member of the ChemE team to develop, optimize, and commercialize new chemistries and analytical methods required to produce 10x reagents and consumables. The position requires a technical understanding of chemical engineering or chemistry at a bachelor's level. Previous experience as an intern in a similar field is a plus. Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action driven, flexible in changing direction and methods, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization and provide immediate contribution.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the development, optimization, validation, and implementation of chemistry-based production processes from R&D into Manufacturing.


• Support the integration of these chemistries into various microarray or fluidic handling devices.


• Help in understanding the interplay between chemistry, microfluidics, production processes, and molecular biology to assist in identifying the root cause of product deviations, troubleshoot them, and identify solutions.


• Conduct experiments to understand reaction mechanisms and interactions, process variability, and failure modes.


• Leverage engineering principles to identify critical parameters/variables to optimize or control chemical systems and processes.


• Utilize statistical analysis to interpret data.


• Communicate and present results clearly and contribute data for making critical design decisions through accurate record of experimental details, laboratory documentation, and presentations or reports.

To be successful, you will need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.


• Demonstrated laboratory skills and experience.


• Ability to integrate a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines.


• Ability to design meaningful experiments and in depth analysis of results. 


• Strong collaboration and communication skills.


• Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with a compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level.

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.