2026 Summer Intern - Large Molecule Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology
About The Position
The Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology (BCP) team operates in a collaborative and high-paced environment. Our core function is to develop and implement relevant, quantitative biochemical and cellular assays and experiments that directly support Genentech's biological and small molecule drug discovery initiatives. Through rigorous, scholarly methodology, we serve as integrated members of multi-disciplinary teams, characterizing optimal leads and establishing the in vitro biological strategies essential for advancing Genentech's Discovery pipeline of therapeutic antibodies and small molecule clinical candidates. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. The successful candidate will develop and optimize functional assays with primary human T cells to identify antibodies that modulate receptor-specific membrane proximal and downstream readouts of activation. Gain hands-on experience with modern automation technologies for high-throughput applications. Learn and apply key skills for drug discovery assays including flow cytometry, multiplexed cytokine analysis, and biochemical readouts. Presentation of data in weekly team meetings to track progress and participate in discussion with scientists.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Master's Degree.
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Major in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Prior experience with cell culture and wet lab, aseptic techniques is highly desired.
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.
- Basic/introductory knowledge of Immunology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize functional assays with primary human T cells to identify antibodies that modulate receptor-specific membrane proximal and downstream readouts of activation.
- Gain hands-on experience with modern automation technologies for high-throughput applications.
- Learn and apply key skills for drug discovery assays including flow cytometry, multiplexed cytokine analysis, and biochemical readouts.
- Presentation of data in weekly team meetings to track progress and participate in discussion with scientists.
Benefits
- Intensive 12-week, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
