Bioinformatics Summer Internship at Genentech
Genentech is offering a prestigious 2026 Bioinformatics Summer Internship within its Center for Excellence for Computational Sciences, bringing together experts in Computational Biology and Medicine (CBM), AI for Biology & Translation (AIBT), and Human Genetics. This internship at Genentech Careers provides an unparalleled opportunity for PhD students to work on cutting-edge genetic, computational, and machine learning projects that directly support high-impact therapeutic discovery, with a focus on Immunology, COPD, and IBD.
Job Details:
- Position: 2026 Summer Intern – Computational Biology & Medicine / AIML & Human Genetics
- Location: South San Francisco, California, USA
- Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid
- Department: Center for Excellence for Computational Sciences
- Type: Full-time, Temporary (12-week internship)
- Start Dates: May/June 2025
- Salary: $50.00 per hour
- Job Reference: 202512-131403
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
About the Company:
Genentech is a global leader in biotechnology, committed to discovering groundbreaking therapies that transform patient outcomes worldwide. The Center for Excellence for Computational Sciences drives innovation through data, AI, and next-generation biology, enabling smarter and faster drug discovery. Genentech fosters a culture grounded in integrity, courage, passion, and scientific excellence.
Educational Requirements for the Summer Internship:
- Must be a currently enrolled PhD student
- Majors: Genetics, Bioinformatics, or Related computational or biological fields
Key Responsibilities:
- At Genentech Careers, you have to engage with CBM, AIBT, and Human Genetics teams to shape a novel research program
- Contribute to lab meetings, seminars, and cross-department scientific discussions
- Work on sequence-to-function (S2F) DNA models for fine-mapping genetic data
- Develop methods to project genetic risk scores into cell-type-specific gene programs
- Support Immunology collaborations focusing on COPD and IBD
- Build and refine ML-based tools that integrate gene expression and genetic variation
- Deliver a robust computational codebase impacting the drug development pipeline
- Participate in journal clubs, project meetings, and career development programs
Skills Required for the Summer Internship:
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of human genetics concepts (GWAS, population structure, fine-mapping)
- Proficiency in Python or R
- Experience in single-cell computational analysis and/or DNA/RNA sequence-to-function models
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Lightning)
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to align with Genentech’s values of integrity, courage, and passion
Benefits of the Bioinformatics Internship:
- Competitive hourly pay ($50/hour)
- Paid holiday time off
- Career advising and mentorship programs
- Exposure to cutting-edge computational biology and ML applications in pharma
- Work with world-class scientists in genetics, AI, and drug discovery
- Engage in impactful real-world projects that advance Genentech’s pipeline
- Participation in journal clubs, departmental events, and scientific discussions
- A stipend provided to support internship-related expenses
- Immersive learning in a top-tier biotechnology environment
