Fall Intern - QC Business Analyst

2026 Fall Intern - QC Business Analyst

Department Summary:

The intern will have the opportunity to join HTO’s Quality Control Team as a business analyst to support continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivering performance and increased efficiency.

• Actively participate in QC improvement meetings and support Structured Problem Solving initiatives to help the team implement solutions that eliminate root causes contributing to performance challenges.
• Attend daily cross‑functional meetings to support Quality Control teams in delivering on daily plans related to product testing, environmental testing, maintenance, and validation of equipment and methods.
• Assist in the design, collection, and analysis of process data to enable improved understanding of QC capacity and performance.
• Support the development of tools and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends.
• Participate in mapping Quality Control processes and workflows to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
• Support 5S and Lean initiatives in the laboratory, including improving tools leveraged at daily huddles, material flow, and simplified processes.

• Intensive 6‑month, full‑time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in September (Fall).
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business‑critical projects.
• Opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

• Education
  :
  Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled or not), Master’s Degree (enrolled or not), or PhD (enrolled).
• Majors
  :
  Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Skills
  :
  • Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
  • Strong problem‑solving mindset and demonstrated capability to solve problems leveraging a systematic approach with data.
  • Demonstrated understanding of project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively document findings, present data, and collaborate with team members.

• Experience in Process Development, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technical Services.
• Understanding of Lean, Agile, or Toyota Production System.
• Knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent regulations in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Stipend; salary range from $23.00 to $44.00 per hour; paid holiday time off; no relocation benefits.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of protected veteran status or individuals with disabilities status, consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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