Genentech · 12 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Protein Sciences Laboratory Automation
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$45/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerGenentech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Automation Intern to join the BMR Automation team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in executing, optimizing, and validating automated protein purification workflows in a collaborative research environment.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute and evaluate automated protein expression and purification workflows using established liquid-handling systems
Support automation-enabled sample preparation and method execution, including lysis, clarification, and re-array
Assist with programming, running, and troubleshooting automated methods and associated instrumentation
Collect and analyze run data to assess automation performance and identify sources of variability
Document automated methods and findings, and prepare a final technical presentation summarizing performance and recommendations
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)
Required Majors: Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
Ability to follow written protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately
Basic laboratory skills and comfort working in a wet-lab environment
Data recording, organization, and basic analysis skills (e.g., spreadsheets, plotting, summarizing results)
Strong attention to detail and ability to document work clearly and consistently
Ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a collaborative team setting
Preferred
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Interest in laboratory automation, protein sciences, or high-throughput laboratory workflows
Hands-on laboratory experience through coursework, research projects, or prior internships, with familiarity in basic biological or biochemical techniques
Exposure to liquid-handling automation, scripting, or programming (e.g., Python) is a plus but not required
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail, documentation, and data interpretation
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
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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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