About Genomelink

Genomelink is a DNA App Store. If you’ve had DNA tested from Ancestry or 23andMe, you can transfer your DNA data to Genomelink to unlock many apps. We believe that consumer genomics is still like the 90s of the Internet. While over 50M people have got DNA tested in the U.S., the number will continue to grow by billions worldwide in the following decades. Genomelink will become the default data storage and app store in the future. We are on missions to;

• Build the world's #1 consumer application platform
• Bring back DNA data ownership to your hand
• Help advancement of genomics and health science

Our achievements:

• $500K+ monthly revenue (top 3% of YC S21 batch)
• 600K+ DNA uploading users from 100+ countries
• Raised $14M+ from investors including Y Combinator, YC Continuity (invests in only top 1% YC companies), Sompo (Led Palantir & Noom), Sony, Metaplanet (Skype founder’s VC), and BerkeleySkyDeck.

2023 summer internship job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated summer intern to join our team at Genomelink. As a Product Development Intern, you will work closely with our co-founders to develop and launch a new genetic testing product. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the biotech and healthcare industry and learn how to build and launch a product from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and trends in the genetic testing industry
• Develop and execute customer development strategies, including target user surveys and interviews
• Collaborate with the team to create a go-to-market strategy for the new product
• Assist in the development of the minimum viable product (MVP) for the genetic testing offering
• Report directly to a co-founder and receive mentorship throughout the internship

Requirements:

• Strong interest in the biotech and healthcare industry
• Self-motivated, hard-working mindset
• Quick and self-directed learner
• Adaptability and enjoyment of working in a dynamic, startup environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of genomics
• Basic understanding of customer development (we will provide resources to help you learn during the internship)

What You'll Learn:

• How to build and launch an MVP, including concept development, market research, customer development, and product launch
• The ins and outs of working in a startup environment, including how to achieve goals with limited resources

Please Note; This internship may not be a good fit for those looking to work at a large tech company or those who want to focus on developing specific skills (e.g., product management, marketing, customer success). We are looking for a generalist who is eager to contribute to various aspects of the company as needed. We strongly encourage applicants who are interested in starting their own startup in the future and want to learn entrepreneurship during this internship to apply.