Is it possible to switch from a Technology Associate role to Quantitative Research Associate?

I'm currently doing a master's in computer science at a target school. I just received an interview request from BNY Mellon for a Technology Summer Associate internship. My goal is to work in quantitative research for a trading desk. Is it possible to lateral from a Technology Associate position to quantitative research?

I tried asking at Quantnet, but it's kinda quiet there (not too many people posting).

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If it's your only opportunity you don't have a choice but to take the interview. Plus, you have no guarantee of even getting the tech job. Do the interview first.

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