Senior/Principal Machine Learning Scientist, Perturbation Biology, AI Biology & Translation (AIBT)
Genentech's AI Biology & Translation (AIBT) group is seeking a Senior or Principal Machine Learning Scientist in South San Francisco, CA to apply advanced machine learning to perturbation biology data for drug discovery and translational research. The position sits within Genentech's R&D division and targets candidates with strong ML expertise applied to biological systems. Genentech is a member of the Roche Group with over $14.7B invested in R&D annually.
Senior/Principal Machine Learning Scientist, Perturbation Biology – Genentech (AIBT)
Location: South San Francisco, California
Department: Research & Development – AI Biology & Translation (AIBT)
Posted: June 2026
This role is embedded in Genentech's AI Biology & Translation group and focuses on leveraging machine learning approaches applied to perturbation biology datasets to advance drug target identification and translational medicine. The level (Senior vs. Principal Scientist) is commensurate with experience. Genentech has 40+ FDA-approved medicines and is a founder of the biotechnology industry.