Genentech · 20 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology and Medicine - Immunology
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$50/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerGenentech is a leading biotechnology company focused on transforming drug discovery and development through advanced computational sciences. They are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern in Computational Biology and Medicine, specifically in the field of Immunology, to analyze single-cell multiome data and apply advanced inference methods to reconstruct gene regulatory networks related to inflammatory diseases.
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Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end processing, including QC, normalization, and cell-type annotation, of RNA + ATAC datasets
Integrate new data into the existing IBD single-cell atlas to enable joint visualization and cohort-wide exploration
Apply GRN inference frameworks to infer enhancer-driven gene regulatory modules across key cell types
Generate comprehensive maps and visualizations of the transcription factor (TF) networks that distinguish inflammatory from resolving disease states
Relate inferred regulatory networks to known IBD pathways and GWAS loci
Translate inferred regulatory networks into actionable biological insights and deliver a refined set of enhancer–gene interactions and a report on their relevance to IBD pathology
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a related field
Proficiency in R or Python, and single-cell analysis frameworks
Strong understanding of transcriptional regulation and gene regulatory networks (GRN)
Strong experience with GRN inference methods
Ability to translate complex analyses to interpretable biological insights is critical for success in this role
Experience working with Git for version control and utilizing High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and dedicated to delivering high-quality results
Preferred
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Knowledge of autoimmune diseases, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, is highly desirable
Benefits
Paid holiday time off benefits
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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