2026 Summer Intern – Discovery Immunology and Ophthalmology

Genentech • Daly City, CA

10d • $40 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Discovery Immunology and Ophthalmology Department at Genentech develops innovative therapeutics to restore, protect, and rejuvenate tissues and organs, with a focus on immune- and vision-related diseases. Working in a highly collaborative environment across Research and Early Development, the department leverages diverse modalities and cutting-edge technologies to translate foundational biology into transformative medicines for patients.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

Requirements

• Must have attained a Master's Degree.
• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
• Required Majors: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of research experience in academic and/or biotechnology laboratory settings.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through poster or oral presentations at regional or national meetings.
• Ability to design experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and driven, with a commitment to learning in a new scientific area.
• Interest in learning the fundamentals of drug discovery in an industry environment.

Nice To Haves

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Experience with stem cell culture and differentiation.
• Familiarity with bioengineering approaches and/or omics technologies.
• Laboratory experience with tissue dissociation, cell sorting, and aseptic technique.
• Proficiency in standard wet lab techniques, including pipetting and quantitative measurements.
• Experience reading and interpreting scientific literature.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; familiarity with tools such as Google Calendar, Slack, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing, performing, and analyzing cell culture experiments to support model development and characterization using molecular biology, imaging, and bioengineering approaches.
• Progressively conducting experiments independently and analyzing data to elucidate mechanisms underlying age-related macular degeneration (AMD) biology.
• Reading and critically evaluating primary scientific literature relevant to the project.
• Actively participating in team meetings, seminars, and scientific discussions.
• Preparing a scientific poster and presenting findings in a final departmental presentation.

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.
• paid holiday time off benefits

What This Job Offers

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