2026 Summer Intern - Regev Lab - Cellular Identity
Department Summary
Genentech is seeking a PhD intern to support research aimed at dissecting cellular diversity and dynamic state changes in cancer systems. This project focuses on investigating how defined molecular perturbations influence cellular identity and how these induced states adapt within diverse environments. By combining experimental profiling with downstream computational analyses, the work will help clarify relationships between molecular changes and resulting tumor phenotypes.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
The Opportunity
The intern will contribute to a collaborative research effort that emphasizes rigorous experimentation, integrative data interpretation, and clear scientific communication. Insights generated through this project will inform broader efforts to understand context-dependent regulatory programs and mechanisms of disease progression in oncology research.
Over the course of the 3-month internship (could be extended), you will work closely with a collaborative team of experimental and computational scientists and will be mentored by researchers within Genentech’s oncology research community. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced molecular assays, data integration, and scientific communication in an industry research setting.
Program Highlights
Intensive 12-weeks, 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: Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or a related field.
Required Skills:
Tissue Processing & Experimental Assays: Experience with processing animal- derived tissue samples, including tissue dissociation, sectioning, and preparation for downstream assays. Familiarity with techniques such as immunolabelling, flow cytometry, and preparation of samples for single-cell or bulk molecular profiling is highly desirable.
Single-Cell Data Generation & Computational Analysis: Experience generating and/or analyzing single-cell datasets (e.g., single-cell RNA-seq). Ability to perform quality control, data exploration, and interpretation of single-cell gene expression data in the context of cellular states.
Data Integration & Interpretation: Ability to integrate results across experimental assays and molecular readouts to derive biologically meaningful insights related to cellular heterogeneity and state transitions.
Scientific Communication & Collaboration: Ability to synthesize experimental and analytical results into clear visualizations and effectively communicate findings to cross- functional research teams. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while maintaining detailed documentation and reproducible workflows.
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.
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 hourly. 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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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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