2025 Summer Intern - Biology Research | AI Development

2025 Summer Intern - Biology Research | AI Development (BRAID)

Department Summary

Genentech, a pioneering biotechnology company, is seeking an exceptional machine learning intern to join the Biology Research | AI Development (BRAID) department. Our lab advances state-of-the-art machine learning to drive innovation in drug discovery, with a focus on foundational models, large language models (LLMs), and explainable AI. Key research areas include Agentic AI, multi-modal learning, instructional tuning, and knowledge retrieval. This role offers the opportunity to develop cutting-edge ML methods with real-world impact in biomedical research.

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

The Opportunity

Join us to drive innovation in drug discovery by using cutting-edge technologies. You will:

• Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) and single-cell foundation models to refine our drug discovery pipeline.

• Analyze and assess model performance for effective outcomes.

• Develop strategies to mitigate biases, ensuring accuracy across diverse datasets.

Program Highlights

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

• Program start dates are in June (Summer)

• 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

• Enrolled in a PhD program where your core focus is on machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational theory, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.

• Expertise in LLMs and foundation models.

• Proven publication record in ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI agents, fine-tuning methods (e.g., SFT, RLHF, RL with experimental feedback), prompt engineering, and LLM calibration techniques.

• Basic understanding of cellular and molecular biology.

• 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 $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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