2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Oncology Department

2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Oncology
 

Department Summary

The Department of Discovery Oncology at Genentech seeks a highly talented and motivated intern to investigate fundamental mechanisms of cellular stress and adaptive responses in cancer-relevant model systems. The intern will contribute to ongoing discovery research efforts by applying molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques (in particular chromatin biology techniques such as ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq) to characterize stress-associated transcriptional responses. This position provides hands-on experience in experimental biology embedded within a translational research environment, with exposure to how basic mechanistic insight supports therapeutic discovery.

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

The Opportunity

• Work in a collaborative environment with other scientists in the group to design and execute experiments.

• Keep detailed records of the research findings using an electronic notebook.

• Communicate and present results to a diverse group of scientists during internal meetings.

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 Education:

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
   

Required Majors:

• Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.

Required Skills: 

• Hands-on research experience in a biology lab environment with prior experience in mammalian cell culture.

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.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

• Experience in basic molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques including immunoblotting and immunoprecipitation.

• Experience in chromatin biology and sequencing-based techniques such as RNA/ATAC/ChIP-seq 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 $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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