Research Internships in San Francisco, USA

“2026 Summer Intern - M-DDU (Metabolism Drug Discovery Unit) at Genentech in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship for PhD students in Life Sciences. Focus on in vitro pharmacology, drug discovery for metabolic disorders. Competitive hourly rate, no relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Computational Sciences in South San Francisco, CA. 12-month, full-time paid internship. Develop AI/ML engineering skills, work on a multimodal semantic search system, and collaborate with experienced engineers and scientists. Requires proficiency in Python, machine learning, and experience with complex datasets. Competitive hourly wage and benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Learning & Skill Development in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship (40 hours/week) with a stipend. Focus on AI-driven learning experiments, certification design, and impact measurement. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Political Science, Education, Data Science. $24-$33/hour.”

“2026 Summer Intern position in the Metabolism Drug Discovery Unit (M-DDU) at (COMPANY NAME). 12-week, full-time, paid internship in South San Francisco. Focus on in vitro pharmacology, designing experiments, and characterizing targets for metabolic disorders. Requires PhD student in Life Sciences with molecular and cellular biology skills. Competitive hourly rate and ownership of impactful projects.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology and Medicine at Roche/(COMPANY NAME). 12-week, full-time paid internship. Analyze proteomic data, develop R Shiny app, work with neuroscience and translational medicine teams. Requires Master's/PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, or Computer Science. Strong R and data visualization skills needed. $50/hour, USA only.”

“2026 Summer Intern - AI for Drug Discovery at Genentech. 12-week, full-time, on-site internship in South San Francisco. Develop machine learning methods for drug discovery, collaborate with scientists, and work on impactful projects. Requires PhD pursuit in physical/life sciences or quantitative fields, strong Python skills, and interest in geometric/graph neural networks. Competitive hourly wage and benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - AI for Drug Discovery at (COMPANY NAME). 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Develop machine learning methods for drug discovery, collaborate with scientists, and advance potency modeling. Requires PhD pursuit in physical/life sciences or quantitative fields, Python proficiency, and research interest in geometric/graph neural networks. Competitive hourly wage and benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology and Medicine at (COMPANY NAME)/Genentech. 12-week, full-time paid internship (40 hours/week) in SSF or remote (USA only). Analyze proteomic data, develop R Shiny apps, and work on data-driven drug development. Requires Master's/PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, or Computer Science. Strong R and data visualization skills needed. $50/hour stipend provided.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Learning & Skill Development in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship (40 hours/week) with a stipend. Focus on AI experimentation, certification design, impact measurement, and employee experience improvement. Requires a Bachelor's Degree pursuit in relevant fields. Expected salary range: $24-$33/hour.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Develop LC-MS-CAD methods, analyze data, and collaborate with scientists. Requires Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in related fields. Strong communication and problem-solving skills needed. Hourly rate up to $46. No relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Research Operations: AI & Data Strategy. 12-week paid internship in South San Francisco. Lead a pilot project using AI to modernize resource management systems. Responsibilities include system analysis, AI tool exploration, prototype development, user research, and operational execution. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields, critical thinking, technical curiosity, data fluency, and communication skills. Hourly rate $45.00-$50.00.”

“2026 Summer Intern - gCS AIDD in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship for Ph.D. students in ML, focusing on RLHF for molecular generation. $50/hour. Key responsibilities include cutting-edge research, collaboration, and presenting results. No relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week full-time paid internship. Develop LC-MS-CAD methods, analyze data, collaborate with scientists. Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student in related fields. Strong chemistry and data interpretation skills. $26.00-$46.00 per hour.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Research Operations: AI & Data Strategy. 12-week paid internship in South San Francisco. Lead a pilot project using AI to modernize resource management systems. Responsibilities include system analysis, AI tool exploration, prototype development, user research, and operational execution. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related fields. Skills: Critical thinking, technical curiosity, data fluency, and communication. Competitive hourly rate of $45.00-$50.00.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Science Communications (Corporate Communications) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Support external communications for Genentech's research and early development. Highlight scientific breakthroughs, coordinate communications initiatives, and work with talented professionals. Required: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Science. Expected hourly rate: $26-$31.”

“2026 Summer Intern - CMG DDA - Data Science at Genentech. 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco, CA. Focus on AI technologies, knowledge graph development, and medical content synthesis. Requires graduate program enrollment or recent graduation with 2 years of work experience. Competitive hourly pay up to $55.00.”

“2026 Summer Intern - gCS AIDD at Prescient Design in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship for Ph.D. students in ML, focusing on RLHF for molecular generation. Strong research experience in ML, Python, and modern ML frameworks required. Compensation: $50/hour.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) Portfolio Strategy & Planning. 6-month, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Drive projects on molecule throughput, informatics, innovation, risk, and R&D productivity. Provide insights for senior leaders. Develop novel visualization methods. Requires PhD student in Science, Engineering, or Business. $46/hour.”

“2026 Summer Intern position in (COMPANY NAME)'s gRED Portfolio Strategy & Planning group in South San Francisco. 6-month, full-time paid internship for PhD students in Science, Engineering, or Business. Focus on strategic insights, portfolio analysis, and drug development. $46/hour, no relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Science Communications (Corporate Communications) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Support external communications for (COMPANY NAME)'s research and early development. Highlight scientific breakthroughs, coordinate with communications teams. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Science. $26/hr - $31/hr.”

“2026 Summer Internship in Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Focus on nanoparticle formulations, drug delivery, and analytical methodologies. Requires Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields. Competitive hourly pay up to $50. No relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Internship in Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Focus on nanoparticle formulations, drug delivery, and analytical methodologies. Requires Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering. Competitive hourly rate up to $50. No relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Agents for Structural Biology at (COMPANY NAME). 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Develop MCP tools for structural biology data processing, build custom prompts, and optimize workflows. Requires Master's or PhD in related fields, Python proficiency, and experience with agentic systems. Competitive hourly rate of $50. No relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Agents for Structural Biology at Genentech. 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Develop MCP tools, build custom prompts, and automate structural biology data processing. Requires Master's or PhD in related fields, Python proficiency, and experience with agentic systems. Stipend provided, no relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Computational Sciences Center of Excellence - Agentic tool for Optical Pooled Screens. 12-week paid internship in South San Francisco. Design an autonomous agentic system for Optical Pooled Screens, using AI Agent architectures, Python, and advanced software engineering skills. Work with high-dimensional data and complex optimization landscapes. Collaborate with talented teams in biotechnology. PhD in Computer Sciences, Data Sciences, or related fields required.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Yu Lab Neuroscience at (COMPANY NAME) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship for PhD students in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Neuroscience. Focus on neurodegeneration mechanisms, RNA granules, and live cell imaging. Competitive hourly wage up to $46.00. No relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Computational Sciences Center of Excellence - Agentic tool for Optical Pooled Screens. PhD intern needed for AI agent architectures to advance Optical Pooled Screens. 12-week full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Design autonomous agentic system, build API, benchmark performance. Required: PhD, expertise in AI agents, Python, data fluency. Preferred: knowledge of orchestration frameworks, Model Context Protocol, Agent Communication protocol.”

“2026 Summer Intern position in the Yu Lab at Genentech's Neuroscience Department. Focus on neurodegeneration mechanisms, RNA granules in neurons, and diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. 12-week, full-time, paid internship in South San Francisco. Requires PhD pursuit in related fields, experience in molecular/cell biology, live cell imaging, and RNA-protein interactions. Competitive hourly pay, no relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Process Chemistry (Organic Synthesis) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Focus on pipeline-relevant chemistry, reaction-optimization, and crystallization. Requires Organic Chemistry courses and lab experience. Competitive hourly wage up to $46.00.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Process Chemistry (Organic Synthesis) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Focus on developing new chemistry for pipeline projects. Requires Organic Chemistry courses and related lab work. Competitive hourly wage up to $46.00. No relocation benefits.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a UX Research Internship in San Francisco from May to September 2026. The role involves conducting research to improve user experience with (COMPANY NAME)'s tools, including Calendar, Mail, and AI. Ideal for graduates in research-oriented fields, the position requires onsite work and offers competitive hourly pay based on education level.”

“Genentech offers a 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco for a Research Assistant in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics. The role involves updating AI/ML models, curating a metabolites database, and presenting results. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in drug metabolism, data science, or a related field, with strong AI/ML and communication skills. Experience in Python, RDkit, and metabolite identification is preferred. The hourly rate is $50, with no relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Research Assistant: Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at (COMPANY NAME) in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Update AI/ML models, curate metabolites database, optimize workflows, and present results. Requires Master's or PhD in drug metabolism, data science, or related field. Experience in Python, RDkit, Cheminformatics, and classical Machine learning preferred. $50/hour.”

“2026 Summer Intern - BioAnalytical Sciences. 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Focus on LC-MS-based assays, mass spectrometry, and bioanalytical studies. Requires Master's or PhD student in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields. Strong lab skills and mass spectrometry experience needed. Competitive hourly pay, no relocation benefits.”

“2026 Summer Intern - BioAnalytical Sciences in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship for Master's or PhD students in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields. Focus on LC-MS-based assays, mass spectrometry, and biological sample processing. Stipend provided. No relocation benefits. Expected salary range: $40.00-$46.00 per hour.”

“* Engage with cross-functional teams across the organization to present results and incorporate feedback. ...”

“* Develop and validate predictive models using publicly available and Roche's internal data sets. ...”

“Program Highlights * Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. ...”

“* Scientific communication: present your research findings at group/department/collaborators meetings and at t...”

“* The intern will assess assay performance by conducting LC-MS/MS analyses and evaluate results using various ...”

“* The intern will assess assay performance by conducting LC-MS/MS analyses and evaluate results using various ...”

“You will also support research initiatives by creating experiments, comparing algorithms, tuning hyperparamete...”

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“(COMPANY NAME) has positions available in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA. ...”

“Qualifications Minimum Qualifications  * Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD...”

“Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 About the Team: (COMPANY NAME)'s Data Science team leverages (COMPANY NAME)'s ri...”

“All 2026 (COMPANY NAME) interns will be co-located hybrid. This means that interns will work between their assigned off...”

“* Generative AI Exploration: Experiment with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude) to automate report g...”