2026 Summer Intern - Translational Medicine, Oncology Translational Research

2026 Summer Intern - Translational Medicine, Oncology Translational Research

Department Summary

Genentech's Translational Medicine - Oncology organization is seeking an enthusiastic and driven intern to join our cutting-edge translational research efforts aimed at advancing therapies for breast cancer. Our teams focus on translating clinical trial insights into a deeper understanding of therapeutic response and resistance, supporting programs across the early and late-stage pipeline. The successful candidate will partner closely with a scientist to lead a laboratory-based project, gaining expertise in experimental techniques essential for target discovery and validation. This internship also offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with a broad network of experts in discovery biology, bioinformatics, and biomarker and clinical science within the highly collaborative community of Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED).

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Build in vitro models and develop biological assays to demonstrate functional impacts and elucidate mechanisms of action for target triage and prioritization

• Design and execute lab-based validation experiments by utilizing genetic engineering or pharmacologic perturbation approaches; characterize cells by applicable assays, including but not limited to flow cytometry, western blots, cytokine arrays, multiomics, and emerging cutting-edge methodologies

• Process and analyze data; interpret results in the context of the broader scientific strategy

• Participate in team and department meetings, and effectively collaborate with researchers

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.

• Final presentations of project work to senior leaders.

• Lead or participate in intern committees to design and coordinate program events and initiatives.

• Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, including networking opportunities, workshops, and panel discussions.

• Participate in volunteer projects, social events, and team-building activities.

Who You Are

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• 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: Cell / Molecular / Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biological Engineering or related disciplines.

Required Skills:

• Hand-on experience of molecular biology and cell biology techniques.

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.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location ofCalifornia is $40.00-$46.00 per 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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