About the role#
This internship offers a broad perspective on the development of new processes, methods, and technologies within the biotechnology industry. You will work on business-critical projects and collaborate with teams across the Pharmaceutical Technical Development group. This is a full-time, 6-month paid position.
What you'll do#
- Support production methods and technologies for innovative therapeutics.
- Participate in clinical drug substance manufacturing operations.
- Perform process development engineering tasks.
- Develop data tools to support manufacturing purposes.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing or have attained a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Relevant majors include Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related disciplines.
- You are a detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-directed individual.
- You demonstrate a high degree of adaptive capacity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting in January).
- Status: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: $28.00 - $41.00 per hour, plus paid holiday time off and a location-based stipend.
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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