Bioinformatics Research Internship at Genentech
Genentech’s Translational Medicine (TM-OMNI) department is offering an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student eager to apply computational and biological expertise to real-world clinical research. Based onsite in South San Francisco, this full-time summer research internship places students at the forefront of translational science across ophthalmology, metabolism, neuroscience, immunology, and infectious diseases. Interns will enhance their career in Bioinformatics by gaining hands-on experience analyzing proteomics data to advance research in multiple sclerosis while collaborating with top scientists in one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.
Job Details:
- Position Title: 2026 Summer Intern – Translational Medicine OMNI
- Location: South San Francisco, California
- Work Type: Full Time, Paid Internship
- Schedule: 40 hours/week
- Duration: 12-week internship (May/June start)
- Department: Translational Medicine (TM-OMNI)
- Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
- Job Sub Category: Internships & Co-Ops
- Job ID: 202511-129464
Internship Highlights:
- Work with multidisciplinary teams
- Ownership of impactful, business-critical projects
- Exposure to cutting-edge translational and biomarker research
- Hands-on training in proteomics analysis
- Networking with industry-leading scientists
About the Company:
Genentech, a pioneer in biotechnology and a member of the Roche Group, leads groundbreaking research in human health. The company’s Translational Medicine division (TM-OMNI) integrates biology, clinical science, and cutting-edge analytics to drive personalized medicine, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic innovation. Genentech is known for its culture of scientific excellence, integrity, and patient-centered breakthroughs.
Educational Requirements for the Intern Role:
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Must be currently pursuing a PhD in Bioinformatics, Immunology, Neuroimmunology or related fields involving computational biology
Key Responsibilities of the Intern Role:
- Perform proteomics data analysis related to multiple sclerosis research.
- Apply computational and statistical methods to high-dimensional omics datasets.
- Integrate molecular and clinical datasets using advanced analytical tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical, computational, and discovery scientists.
- Present findings, summarize analytical insights, and contribute to ongoing translational projects.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to translational biomarker development.
Skills Required for the Intern Role:
Required Skills:
- Proven experience with data analysis involving proteomics, transcriptomics, or multi-omics.
- Strong understanding of multivariate statistics, dimensionality reduction, and integrative analysis.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional scientific teams.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to solve research challenges.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Alignment with Genentech values: Integrity, Courage, Passion
Additional Details for the Research Internship:
- Salary: $50.00 per hour (California rate).
- Benefits: Paid holidays during internship.
- Relocation: Not provided.
- Workplace: Fully onsite (South San Francisco).
How to Apply for the Intern Role?
Candidates interested to lead their career in bioinformatics can apply through the official Genentech careers portal. Job alerts can be set up on the website to receive notifications for similar internship opportunities.
