About the role#
This internship within the Device Development department supports the creation and testing of drug delivery systems like auto-injectors, pumps, and pre-filled syringes. You will work on-site in South San Francisco to help bridge the gap between pharmaceutical molecules and user needs. This is a full-time, paid position starting in January 2027 for a six-month term.
What you'll do#
- Design and conduct stress and robustness testing to evaluate the physical durability, mechanical limits, and environmental tolerance of medical devices.
- Develop and execute test methods using force measurement systems to evaluate device performance.
- Perform test method validation to ensure analytical systems meet verification standards.
- Verify peripheral connectivity by designing and executing integration testing between primary and auxiliary equipment.
- Collaborate with document control teams to ensure compliance with PQS standards and design history file regulations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and technical expertise.
- Ability to show a high degree of adaptive capacity.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting January 2027).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Genentech
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Genentech is a biotechnology research organization with over 10,001 employees. This privately held company focuses on the development of medicines for conditions related to oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious disease, metabolism, ophthalmology, and disorders of tissue growth and repair. The firm provides support resources for patients and caregivers while maintaining a research-based approach to addressing complex health challenges.
