2026 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry

2026 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry

Department Summary

Doing what Patients need next.

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now, even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, courageous in both decision-making and action and believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day.  We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.  We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it.  We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, CA (on-site).

The Opportunity

• Develop high-throughput LC-MS-CAD methods for universal quantitation in reaction screening.

• Implement and optimize an inverse LC gradient to achieve an optimal CAD baseline and correct response across the gradient.

• Collaborate with scientists to analyze results, interpret data, and document findings for potential workflow improvements in reaction screening data analysis.

• Meet regularly with the mentor to discuss progress, results, and future plans. Engage in team collaborations to meet research goals.

• Summarize key research findings during the internship, deliver oral and poster presentations to the SMAC department and gRED scientific community.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 10-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. 

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are

Required Education:

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled student).

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

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Analytical Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

Required Skills: 

• Foundational knowledge of organic chemistry and liquid chromatography.

• Strong experimental and data interpretation skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate in a team setting.

• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in analytical chemistry.

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

• Hands-on experience on other analytical techniques (e.g., MS) is a plus.

• Familiarity in Python or similar tools for data analytics is a plus.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $26.00-$46.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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