2026 Summer Intern - Cell and Tissue Genomics

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

4d • $40 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cell and Tissue Genomics is seeking a talented and motivated summer intern to drive the development and scale-up of advanced cell culture models for high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) based screens. In this role, the candidate will work hands-on with complex in vitro models (organoids, co-cultures), focusing on model development, robust characterization, and establishing protocols for screening applications. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
• Required Majors: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong practical experience and enthusiasm for molecular and cell biology.
• Familiarity with methods for model characterization (e.g., microscopy, IF).
• Prior experience or strong theoretical knowledge of single-cell genomic assays.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Hands-on experience with complex in vitro models is highly preferred, including 3D cell culture, organoids, spheroids, or human induced pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs).
• Strong computational skills for single-cell and/or imaging data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize robust organoid and co-culture models for screening applications.
• Establish and execute protocols for scaling up complex cell culture models to meet high-throughput screening needs.
• Characterize developed models using molecular and cellular techniques.
• Generate single cell genomic data.
• Communicate results effectively through laboratory meetings and a final poster presentation at the end of the summer.

Benefits

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
• This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees