Summer Intern - Discovery Oncology

Position: 2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Oncology
The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Oncology

Department Summary

Genentech's Department of Discovery Oncology is seeking a highly talented and motivated summer intern to identify and characterize novel oncology targets with the goal of developing cutting-edge anticancer therapies. The successful candidate will use a variety of biochemical, cell biological, and genetic techniques to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that underlie specific cancer dependencies. As part of the experience, the candidate will gain valuable insight about potential research careers in drug discovery and development.

This internship position is located in
South San Francisco, onsite.

The Opportunity

• Design and execute experiments independently or in collaboration with staff scientists.
• Interpret and communicate results in small groups or in department presentation forums.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and timely records using an electronic notebook.
• Participate in Genentech internship program activities and events.

Program Highlights

• 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.

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 have attained a Master's degree.
• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Experience in cell-culture and cell-line engineering including CRISPR-cas
  9.
• Hands-on experience with tissue culture, western blotting, and co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP).
• Biochemical expertise including protein expression/purification.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions:
  Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Immunofluorescence imaging and associated analysis are a plus.
• Experience with computational methods and data analysis is a plus.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $26.00-$46.00 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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