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Genentech · 23 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology and Medicine - Perturbation

South San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$50/hr - $50/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Genentech is a leading biotechnology company, and they are seeking a 2026 Summer Intern in Computational Biology and Medicine. The intern will contribute to the early discovery pipeline by developing tools to interpret large-scale genetic screening data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to present their research.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Explore and Analyze Perturbation Data: Dive into large-scale genetic perturbation datasets (e.g., Perturb-seq) to understand the landscape of gene function and regulation

Benchmark Machine Learning Methods: Rigorously test and evaluate statistical and machine learning approaches, such as matrix factorization and other dimensionality reduction techniques, to identify robust gene expression programs and perturbation modules

Innovate Annotation Strategies: Develop and apply computational methods to biologically annotate identified modules, connecting statistical signals to meaningful biological mechanisms

Build Scientific Software: Design and implement software tools to database, query, and visualize results, enabling wider access to these insights for the broader research team

Collaborate and Present: Engage with cross-functional teams and present your research at internal seminars

Qualification

BioinformaticsProgramming in RProgramming in PythonStatistical methodsComputational methodsScRNA-seq dataDimensionality reduction techniquesCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)

Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field

Proficiency in bioinformatics (programming in R or Python, and HPC)

Experience developing/applying statistical or computational methods to analyze omics data

Experience with scRNA-seq data

Preferred

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

Experience with dimensionality reduction techniques and/or perturbation data

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.

Founded in 1976

South San Francisco, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://gene.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (167)

2024 (148)

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2022 (178)

2021 (121)

2020 (158)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

2009-03-26Acquired

1999-07-20IPO

1976-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

Ashley Magargee

Chief Executive Officer

Michael Laird

Vice President

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