The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Infectious Diseases and Host-Microbe Interactions (Antibiotic Discovery)

Department Summary

The Department of Infectious Diseases and Host-Microbe Interactions at Genentech seeks to deliver novel therapeutics for gram-negative bacterial infections by leveraging microbiological and computational techniques.

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

The Opportunity

• The Department of Infectious Diseases and Host-Microbe Interactions is seeking a rigorous, creative, and highly motivated individual to join our research group as part of the Genentech internship program.

• This position entails working with scientists across multiple departments to advance our understanding of how antibacterial molecules interact with pathogenic bacteria.

• In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to leverage microbiology, molecular biology, and computational approaches to interrogate gram-negative antibacterial molecules.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• 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: Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Basic microbiology method (growing bacteria, sterile culture techniques), molecular biology skills (one or more of these skills; cloning/plasmid construction/ genetics/RNAseq/sequencing/transcriptomics/QPCR).

• Genetic Engineering of Bacteria, i.e. combinatorial genetics, and/or plasmid construction.

• Proven track record of experimental design, innovation, and interpretation of results as evident by presentations, collaborations, and/or peer-reviewed publications and a passion for learning, developing, and growing as a scientist.

• Documentation of data and experiments, as well as oral presentations in small and large group settings.

• Ability to interact with scientists from different areas of expertise and to communicate professionally.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Experience culturing BSL2 level bacterial strains, in chemistry and/or computational approaches is a plus but not required.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $46.00 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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