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Genentech · 13 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern - Digital and Spatial Pathology, Research Pathology

South San Francisco, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$50/hr - $50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Genentech is a leading biotechnology company focused on innovative research and development. They are seeking a 2026 Summer Intern in Digital and Spatial Pathology to investigate computational methods for profiling histological structures in tissue specimens, focusing on high-dimensional spatial proteomics. The intern will collaborate with scientists and develop models to enhance dataset generation and analysis.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Developing and evaluating computational approaches to classify tissue features in the spatial proteomics data through alternative approaches (ex. nnUNET vs ChannelNET)

Deploying H&E vision transformer models to generate feature vectors of high resolution H&E patches (e.g. DINO-ViT, OmiCLIP)

Evaluating approaches for multi-domain vector alignment and annotation of co-embedded clusters

Executing H&E inference model training

Benchmarking performance of alternative approaches using ground truth tissue feature datasets

Collaborating with upstream bench scientists to identify optimal experimental and computational strategies for improved dataset generation

Providing regular updates and technical reports to project stakeholders

Qualification

Image-based AI/ML modelsPython programmingComputational pathologySpatial technologiesProblem-solving skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)

Must have attained a Master's Degree

Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)

Required Majors: Computer Vision, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Immunology or other related quantitative/scientific fields

Experience with training, validating, and refining image-based AI/ML models

Proficiency in Python programming

Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities

Preferred

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

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

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with computational pathology, tissue-based spatial technologies (e.g. spatial transcriptomics, spatial proteomics), and foundational digital pathology models

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)

2023 (150)

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, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support

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