2026 Summer Intern - Protein Sciences, Bioengineering
About The Position
As part of the Drug Discovery organization in Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED), the mission of the Protein Sciences Department is to positively impact and accelerate our Genentech and Roche-wide vision to develop the next generation of medicines for patients. We do this by collaboratively leveraging our combined expertise in Protein Engineering & Production, Structural Biology, and Next Generation Therapeutics. This allows us to design, generate and characterize superior proteins and therapeutic molecules of ever-increasing complexity, thereby providing a competitive advantage to gRED. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. We are seeking a motivated intern to contribute to a high-priority project within our Bioengineering group. This role focuses on the intersection of molecular tool development and advanced cell engineering.
Requirements
- Must have recently attained a Master's Degree with thesis.
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Required Majors: Molecular/Cellular Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Protein Engineering, or a related experimental discipline.
- Expertise in wet-lab skills including but not limited to molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, gene editing, cell engineering, flow cytometry, data analysis.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or successful coursework in molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, and gene-editing workflows is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Motivated, collaborative, self-directed individual who is excited about developing new cell based therapeutics in an industry setting.
Responsibilities
- Molecular Engineering: Support the design and preparation of engineered proteins encoded by nucleic acid templates for targeted genomic integration.
- Analytical Characterization: Utilize biochemical and biophysical assays to ensure the quality and structural integrity of molecular components.
- Cellular Engineering: Assist in the cultivation and engineering of primary mammalian cells using state-of-the-art delivery platforms and gene-editing technologies.
- Biological Assessment: Perform molecular and cellular assays (including qPCR and flow cytometry) to evaluate cellular responses and engineering efficiency.
- Data Synthesis: Analyze and present complex datasets to cross-functional teams to drive project decisions.
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.
- This position also qualifies for 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
