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Genentech · 3 days ago

2026 Summer Intern - Cell Therapy

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$46/hr - $46/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Genentech is a leader in biotechnology, and they are seeking a talented graduate student for a summer internship in their Cell Therapy Department. The intern will work closely with scientists on a discovery project focused on developing and enhancing T cell therapy platforms, engaging in various laboratory activities.

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Responsibilities

Lead an independent project evaluating different genetic engineering strategies on T cells and iPSC-derived T cells
Use different tools to introduce novel constructs into T cells and iPSCs and evaluate impact on T cell phenotype and function
Phenotype T cells for subset, activation, and exhaustion markers using flow cytometry and other methods
Analyze data using FlowJo and Prism/R/Python to extract insights and frame additional lines of inquiry
Present experimental designs, analysis strategies, and results in group and department meetings, as well as at final Intern Symposium

Qualification

T cell engineeringFlow cytometryMolecular biology assaysT cell biologyNGS workflowsExperimental designCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
Immunology, Cancer Biology, Genetics/Genomics, Cell Biology, or related field
Extensive experience culturing and engineering primary T cells with lentivirus, nucleases, and/or other genome editing techniques
Hands-on experience designing and running multi-parameter flow cytometry panels
Proficiency with molecular biology assays and NGS workflows
Deep understanding of T cell and CAR-T biology, with knowledge of TCR signaling, cytokine signaling, and thymic development
Ability to design experiments and troubleshoot independently

Preferred

Experience culturing and engineering iPSCs. Experience differentiating iPSCs to T cells is a plus
Familiarity with in vitro assays and in vivo models for oncology and autoimmune CAR-T applications
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (167)
2024 (148)
2023 (150)
2022 (178)
2021 (121)
2020 (158)

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, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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