About the role#
This internship is part of the Pharmaceutical Technical Development group. You will focus on analytical projects involving capillary electrophoresis to evaluate next-generation technologies. This role provides a broad perspective on how new processes and methods are developed within the biotechnology industry.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate Sciex native fluorescence detection as a dye-free alternative to traditional UV and laser-induced fluorescence methods.
- Help create a roadmap for high-throughput, dye-free sample preparation to reduce manual effort and reagent costs.
- Assess the BioPhase 8800 platform to enable multi-capillary analysis and streamline lab workflows.
- Complete technology evaluations to inform capital purchasing decisions and define implementation pathways for R&D and GMP testing environments.
- Work with scientists to design, execute, and analyze wet-lab experiments.
- Maintain rigorous documentation and share your findings with cross-functional stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- You must have attained a Bachelor's degree or be currently pursuing a Master's degree.
- Relevant majors include Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Biophysics.
- You are detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of adapting to new challenges.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
- An interest in advanced separation techniques like CE-SDS is expected.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in South San Francisco, California.
- The internship is a full-time, paid position starting in January 2027.
- The program duration is six months, with the possibility of a six-month extension.
- Compensation is $32.00 to $41.00 per hour, plus paid holiday time off.
About Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company founded in 1976. Based in South San Francisco, the firm focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, and immunology. It employs over 18,000 people across multiple locations in California and Oregon. The organization develops medicines for complex health conditions.
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