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Genentech · 19 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Chemistry

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$29/hr - $33/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Genentech is a leading biotechnology company focused on therapeutic innovation. They are seeking a Summer Intern in the Discovery Chemistry department to engage in hands-on synthetic work and contribute to drug candidate development.

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Responsibilities

Interface with industrial chemists to explore and refine chemistry towards scaffolds relevant to medicinal chemistry
Perform hands-on synthetic work and optimization where necessary to advance an internship project
Gain experience with chemical synthesis techniques, including chemical catalysis and reactions essential to a professional career in medicinal chemistry
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to achieve project goals
Contribute to Genentech’s culture of scientific curiosity and discovery via cross-department presentations

Qualification

Multi-step organic synthesisSmall molecule purificationNMRLCMSCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
Experience with multi-step small molecule organic synthesis
Familiarity with modern techniques for small molecule purification and analysis (NMR, LCMS)

Preferred

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

Benefits

Paid holiday time off benefits

Company

Genentech

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Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
dateFounded in 1976
location
South San Francisco, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://gene.com

H1B Sponsorship

Genentech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Laird
Vice President
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