2026 Summer - Genentech Community College Internship Program - Laboratory

2026 Summer - Genentech Community College Internship Program - Laboratory

To Apply:

• Submit a cover letter and a one-page resume that explains how a Genentech internship will make a difference in your learning journey and why you are qualified. Highlight any plans for your education/career and challenges you have overcome. Be bold, and most importantly, be you.

Department Summary

We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Genentech Community College Internship Program. This post is for laboratory-based roles only. There are separate posts for other roles. Our program is designed to expose students from community colleges to STEM research and development career paths. The goal of the program is to train entry-level candidates with skills that will enable them pursue a career in drug discovery and development. 

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

The Opportunity

As an intern, you will perform various tasks under the guidance and mentorship of your manager. You will be expected to attend meetings, read independently on relevant topics, follow a training schedule set by your manager, and perform tasks independently as appropriate. You will also be expected to summarize the purpose of your work and any findings, and you will present future recommendations in the form of an oral and poster presentation.

Program Highlights

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

• Program start dates are between May and June 2026.

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

• Ownership of impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

• Final presentations of project work to senior leaders.

• Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, such as networking opportunities, workshops, tours, and panel discussions.

Who You Are

• Educational Level: Community college affiliate (currently enrolled at a community college OR terminal A.S./A.A. degree holder within 1.5 years post-graduation at the time of application).

• Applicants must be age 18 or older for this opportunity.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at the time of application

• Preferred Majors/Coursework: STEM major with coursework in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Biomanufacturing, Bioengineering, or similar.

Other Qualifications

• Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Integrity, Courage, and Passion that complements our company culture.

• Interest in a STEM career, preferably in biotech/pharma

• Careful, detail-oriented working style.

• Commitment to being trained in a new area and asking questions to support learning.

• Adaptive learner who can adjust to change easily.

Preferred (but not mandatory) skills: 

Please note: The goal of the internship will be to train you. The following skills will give you an idea of different opportunities. You do NOT need to have all of these skills in order to apply. Not all internships will use all these skills.

• Pipetting and wet lab measurements: how to use a scale, volumetric flasks, or graduated cylinders.

• Understanding of chemistry calculations: determine molarity, % Volume, or how to calculate dilutions.

• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques

• Familiarity with spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel with a basic understanding of how to organize data and use them to do calculations.

• Experience with presentations using programs like Google Slides or PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with looking through databases like clinicaltrials.org or PubMed.

• Experience reading primary publications from scientific journals

• Time management: organizing to-do lists, setting p