2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Chemistry

Genentech • Florence-Graham, CA

3d • $29 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Discovery Chemistry department drives early-stage therapeutic innovation by designing and synthesizing novel small molecules. Our team focuses on creating drug candidates that precisely modulate biological targets to treat serious diseases. We are at the forefront of pioneering new chemical matter that ultimately forms the foundation for Genentech's next generation of medicines.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with multi-step small molecule organic synthesis.
• Familiarity with modern techniques for small molecule purification and analysis (NMR, LCMS).

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.

Responsibilities

• Interface with industrial chemists to explore and refine chemistry towards scaffolds relevant to medicinal chemistry.
• Perform hands-on synthetic work and optimization where necessary to advance an internship project.
• Gain experience with chemical synthesis techniques, including chemical catalysis and reactions essential to a professional career in medicinal chemistry.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to achieve project goals.
• Contribute to Genentech’s culture of scientific curiosity and discovery via cross-department presentations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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