2026 Summer Intern - Intellectual Property

Cellanome • Foster City, CA

22h

About The Position

Cellanome is a well-funded start-up focused on tackling some of the biggest challenges in biology by developing next-generation technologies for cellular analysis. The company is building a world-class team of engineers, scientists, team builders, and problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting start-up environment with capable, humble, and down-to-earth individuals. As a Summer Intern, reporting to the Vice President of Intellectual Property, you will gain exposure to patent work within a corporation that develops research tools for cellular analysis.

Requirements

• MS or PhD student in a biology-related field
• Able to commit to a 10-12 week program during Summer 2026
• Interest in patent law and either planning to attend law school or currently attending law school
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following: cellular imaging, CRISPR editing and/or screening, machine learning, and transcriptomics

Responsibilities

• Contribute to drafting patent applications that cover commercially relevant technologies
• Assist Intellectual Property group in assessing 3rd party patents (freedom-to-operate/landscape)
• Work with R&D scientists to gather technical details for patent applications
• Collaborate with patent agents and paralegals to learn about legal processes

Benefits

• competitive salary
• generous stock options
• great individual, and family health plans
• a 401(k)
• flexibility to balance work and life
• equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law
• reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment for individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees