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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for drug discovery intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Drug Discovery Intern assists research teams in the early stages of developing new pharmaceutical compounds. Their tasks often include conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and supporting the design and screening of potential drug candidates. They work under the supervision of experienced scientists and may also help with documenting findings and maintaining lab equipment. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in pharmaceutical research and helps interns understand the drug development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Drug Discovery Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Drug Discovery Intern, you generally need a background in chemistry, biology, or a related field, along with foundational laboratory skills. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), analytical instruments like HPLC or mass spectrometry, and basic data analysis software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for accurately conducting experiments, analyzing results, and contributing meaningfully to the fast-paced and collaborative environment of drug discovery.

What types of projects and daily tasks can a Drug Discovery Intern expect to work on?

As a Drug Discovery Intern, you can expect to participate in various stages of early research and development, such as conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing biological data, and assisting with compound screening. Daily tasks often include preparing samples, maintaining lab equipment, documenting results, and collaborating with researchers on ongoing projects. Interns typically work under the supervision of senior scientists and have opportunities to attend team meetings, present findings, and learn about the drug discovery pipeline. This hands-on experience helps interns develop technical skills and gain insight into collaborative research environments in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Infographic showing various Drug Discovery Intern job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.
2026 Fall Intern - Frontier Research, Prescient Design (AI for Drug Discovery)

2026 Fall Intern - Frontier Research, Prescient Design (AI for Drug Discovery)

Genentech

South San Francisco, CA

$40 - $50/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Genentech rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

2026 Fall Intern - Frontier Research, Prescient Design (AI for Drug Discovery)

Department Summary

The Frontier Research team within Prescient Design seeks exceptional graduate student interns with a demonstrated research background in machine learning or statistics, a passion for independent research and technical problem solving, and a proven ability to develop and implement ideas from research. Intern candidates should have a strong interest in decision theory and adaptive experimental design.

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

The Opportunity

  • Participate in cutting-edge research in active simulation-based inference.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify problem settings shared by impactful applications.

  • Develop well-documented code to facilitate adoption of the method.

  • Present results in the form of a publication, for submission to internal and external scientific venues.

Program Highlights

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

  • Program start date is in September (Fall).

  • 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)

Required Education:

  • Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors:

  • Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, Physics, or related technical field.

Required skills:

  • Strong publication record and experience contributing to research communities, including journals and conferences like NeurIPS, AISTATS, ICML, and ICLR.

  • Strong software development skills in Python.

  • Ability to reason formally about explore-exploit tradeoffs in adaptive inference procedures.

  • Research experience in frameworks involving sequential decision making under uncertainty.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

  • General familiarity with simulation-based inference and causal inference is a plus.

  • 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 ofCalifornia is $40.00-$50.00 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.

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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

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A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

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Year founded

1976

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