2026 Summer Intern - Proteomic and Genomic Technologies
About The Position
We seek a highly motivated research intern to join the Proteomic and Genomic Technologies department within Genentech Research and early development (gRED). Our department develops technologies that help drive early-stage therapeutic innovation. Our team focuses on applying novel technologies within the genomics and proteomics space to enhance drug discovery. The successful candidate will leverage molecular biology techniques to integrate state-of-the-art single-cell sequencing technologies within the Genomics group. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Master's Degree.
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a PhD.
- Required Majors: Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA extraction.
- Familiarity with sequencing technology.
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.
- Prior knowledge of computational biology is preferred.
- Prior knowledge of single cell technologies/methods is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive cutting-edge research in the single-cell technology field.
- Evaluate and adapt various single-cell methods for compatibility with long-read sequencing methods (Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Pacific Biosciences).
- Gain familiarity with and develop bioinformatic tools/pipelines for single-cell long-read RNA sequencing data analysis.
- 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 May/June 2026.
- A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
- Ownership of a challenging and impactful project.
- 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
