2025 Summer Intern - Computational Catalysts Group
At Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED), the Computational Catalysts group within the Computational Sciences (gCS) department is a diverse, curious, and action-driven team at the intersection of computation, engineering, and science. We focus on partnering with the informatics and scientific communities to create a computational and data ecosystem that powers scientific discovery and accelerates decision-making. By leveraging modern computational approaches, we aim to revolutionize how targets and therapeutics are discovered and developed, ultimately enabling novel treatments for patients across the world.
Within Computational Catalysts, our team specializes in the practical applications of AI to develop the next generation of tools for scientists and optimize operations. We work on diverse, impactful projects such as streamlining the authoring and review of regulatory documents, enhancing data exploration through chat-driven search, and integrating AI into visualization tools to interpret data and provide contextual insights. Our mission is to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that empower scientists and drive meaningful advancements in medicine.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, Hybrid
The Opportunity
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Implement LLM Agent Solution for searching industry information sources
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Design and implement multi-agents solution with end users evaluations
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Evaluative different Agent Frameworks
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Orchestrate different workflows on processes, information sources, and more
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Collaboration globally, across different companies, countries
Program Highlights
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Intensive 12-weeks , full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
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Program start dates are in May/June
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A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
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Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
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Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Who You Are (Required)
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree or PhD. (enrolled student) or attain graduated degrees
- Undergraduate students with research experience are welcome to apply.
Required Majors: Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM fields
Required Skills:
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Proficiency in Python, experience with API designs, frontend development
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Familiarity with one of OpenAI, Gemini, Claude APIs
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Experience with Cloud Services like AWS
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Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Interest in contributing to cutting-edge scientific research.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
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Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
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Experience with AWS at least one AWS Service, EC2, Sagemaker, Bedrock, etc
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Experience with RAG process
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $45-$50 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.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
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