Summer Internship at Genentech in the USA
Interested in gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge laboratory automation in the biotechnology industry? The Protein Sciences Laboratory Automation Summer Internship 2026 at Genentech Careers in the USA offers students the opportunity to work on real-world protein purification and automation workflows. Based in South San Francisco, this 12-week full-time internship allows students to collaborate with automation engineers and protein scientists while contributing to projects that support automated protein expression and purification systems. Interns will gain valuable industry experience in biotechnology research while helping optimize laboratory automation processes used in modern drug discovery and development.
About the Company:
Genentech is a pioneering biotechnology company and a member of the Roche Group. The company is known for developing innovative medicines that address serious and life-threatening diseases.
With a strong focus on scientific discovery, advanced biotechnology, and patient-centered innovation, Genentech continues to lead advancements in protein sciences, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical research. Its collaborative research environment encourages scientists and engineers to explore new technologies that accelerate drug discovery and improve healthcare outcomes worldwide.
Internship Details:
- Title: Protein Sciences Laboratory Automation Intern
- Location: South San Francisco
- Department: Protein Sciences – BMR Automation Team
- Type: Internship (Temporary / Fixed Term)
- Work Mode: On-site
- Internship Duration: 12 Weeks
- Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
- Start Date: May/June 2026
- Salary Range: $26 – $40 per hour (estimated)
- ID: 202603-106588
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and evaluate automated protein expression and purification workflows using laboratory automation systems in this Summer Internship in the USA.
- Support automation-enabled sample preparation, including lysis, clarification, and sample re-array at Genentech Careers.
- Assist in programming, running, and troubleshooting automated laboratory instrumentation.
- Collect and analyze experimental data to evaluate automation performance and identify variability in this Summer Internship .
- Document experimental methods and findings for workflow validation.
- Prepare a final technical presentation summarizing project results and recommendations.
- Collaborate with automation engineers and protein scientists in a research-driven laboratory environment.
Educational Requirements for this Internship:
Students must currently be enrolled in one of the following degree programs:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related scientific or engineering disciplines
Skills Required:
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory protocols.
- Basic wet-lab laboratory skills and familiarity with biological experiments.
- Strong data recording, organization, and analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Interest in laboratory automation, protein sciences, or high-throughput workflows.
- Exposure to automation tools, scripting, or programming (e.g., Python) is a plus.
Benefits of the Summer Internship:
- Paid 12-week internship with competitive hourly compensation.
- Opportunity to work on real biotechnology research projects.
- Hands-on experience with automated protein purification systems.
- Collaboration with leading biotechnology scientists and engineers.
- Exposure to the biopharmaceutical research and drug discovery industry.
- Opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and research skills in a professional lab environment.
- Paid holiday time off benefits during the internship program.
