2026 Fall Intern - Discovery Oncology, Genentech Research and Early Development

Department Summary

At Genentech, the Department of Discovery Oncology studies the complex mechanisms of communication that exist between immune and non-immune cells in tumors, with the goal of developing novel immunotherapies for cancer. We foster a rich and collaborative research environment that integrates diverse disciplines spanning molecular oncology, immunology, and computational biology to tackle health care's biggest challenges.

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

The Opportunity

This internship will focus on delineating novel mechanisms of cytokine regulation in the tumor microenvironment. Core responsibilities will include cell culture, T cell assay development & design, data analysis by flow cytometry or RNA-seq, and presentation of data to the team.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in September (Fall).
• 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: Relevant to the study of tumor immunology, including (but not limited to) Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology.

Required Skills:

• Experience in a biology laboratory.
• Cell culture.
• Data management and record keeping.

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.
• Flow cytometry.
• Cell isolation from tissues.
• Molecular biology techniques including real-time PCR, western blot, etc.

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 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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