Intern - Pharmaceutical Technical Development - Laboratory; Wet-Lab or Dry-Lab) Focus

2027 Spring Intern
- Pharmaceutical Technical Development
- Laboratory (Wet-Lab or Dry-Lab) Focus

Department Summary Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTD) develops, delivers, and supports robust, cost-effective production methods and technologies for innovative therapeutics to meet the needs of Genentech’s Research, Development, Commercial, and Product Operations groups. The group has long been recognized as a world leader in developing large-scale manufacturing processes, sophisticated analytical methods, and effective drug delivery systems.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

This program provides a broad perspective and appreciation of the development of new processes, methods, and technologies at different production scales in the biotechnology industry. Candidates applying for this position should be passionate about science/engineering and thoroughly enjoy the challenges associated with complex problem-solving. Candidates must be highly self-motivated and able to work effectively as individuals and as part of multi-disciplinary teams in an atmosphere of casual intensity to develop medicines for unmet medical needs.

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Interns with a laboratory focus will work alongside scientists to design, execute, and analyze wet-lab or dry-lab based experiments in support of the diverse development activities needed to produce therapeutics at scale for patients.

• Intensive 6 Months, full time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in January (Spring).
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
• Final presentations of project work to senior leaders.
• Lead or participate in intern committees to design and coordinate program events and initiatives.
• Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, including networking opportunities, workshops, and panel discussions.
• Participate in volunteer projects, social events, and team-building activities.

Required

Education:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student
  - Completed three or more years at college/university)
• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student
  - Completed three or more years at college/university).
• Must have attained a Master's Degree.
• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors:

• Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biophysics, or related disciplines.

Required Skills:

• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-directed individual who is excited about tackling complex and creative scientific challenges in an industrial setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions:
  Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Relevant work experience in research labs or the biotechnology industry is desirable, including but not limited to formulation development, and analytical method development.
• A broad expertise in biological pharmaceutical development, biophysical chemistry and biological characterization will be preferred.
• Experience working with biophysical techniques is a plus.

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Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior &…