2026 Summer Intern - Metabolism Drug Discovery Unit
About The Position
2026 Summer Intern - Metabolism Drug Discovery Unit Department Summary The Metabolism Drug Discovery Unit (MDDU) sits in gRED Drug Discovery. It is the home of the gRED metabolic disease therapeutic area that leads gRED CVRM research portfolio efforts and is supported by gRED functions. The MDDU also supports metabolic disease assets from the Carmot acquisition across the Roche portfolio and contributes to Roche CVRM strategy development. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, CA, on-site The Opportunity 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 Program Highlights Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in May/June (Summer) 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. Who You Are (Required) Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria: 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 be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student). Required Experience: Candidate should have previously completed lecture and lab courses in undergraduate organic chemistry
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 be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Candidate should have previously completed lecture and lab courses in undergraduate organic chemistry
- Familiarity with basic organic synthesis reactions and techniques
- Time management and the ability to set individual priorities and goals
- Ability to learn/utilize analytical techniques (NMR, LCMS) to interpret experimental outcomes.
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, chemical engineering or other major with a strong emphasis on laboratory techniques
Nice To Haves
- Candidate preferably has experience in an advanced laboratory course or research experience in an academic or laboratory setting
- Knowledge of organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- Positive attitude and commitment to engaging and overcoming research challenges.
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 in May/June (Summer)
- 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
