About the role#
This 12-week summer internship offers students the chance to work within the Pharmaceutical Technical Development group. You will support the development and production of innovative therapeutics. Interns work alongside plant engineers, project managers, and process specialists to contribute to business-critical projects. You will also present your project work to senior leaders at the end of the program.
What you'll do#
- Support clinical large-scale cell culture and purification production.
- Work on facilities and utilities infrastructure.
- Assist in the development of drug delivery devices and packaging.
- Perform Port Delivery design verification testing.
- Develop sterile barrier systems and tamper-evident solutions.
- Provide project management support for GMP capital and business projects.
- Assist with clean utility and production equipment upgrades.
- Help implement and maintain GMP compliance programs.
- Perform process engineering for drug product and drug substance manufacturing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with at least two years completed, or a bachelor's degree earned within the last two years (and not currently enrolled in graduate studies).
- Academic background in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related disciplines.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the full 12-week duration.
- Strong attention to detail and a self-directed work style.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (start dates in May or June).
- Compensation: Paid internship ($28.00 - $34.00 per hour) plus a $2500 OSA stipend and paid holiday time off.
- Note: Relocation benefits are not provided.
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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