2026 Summer Intern - Product Technical Development - Laboratory (Wet-Lab or Dry-Lab)

Genentech • South San Francisco, CA • 1d ago

The Position

To Apply:

As a second attachment (apart from your CV), please include a cover letter (not to exceed 1 page in length) that addresses the following questions:

What strengths are you most proud of that you will bring to your role as an intern at Genentech?

How does interning at Genentech fit in with your long term career goals?

Please describe a unique situation in either your academic, personal, or career areas ofyour life in which you took initiative that had a meaningful impact on either your school,community, or an organization.

Department Summary

Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTDU) 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

Program Highlights

Six Months ( with a possible 6-month extension) , (40 hours per week) paid internship.

Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

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.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Development Intern, Laboratory focus, you may be assigned a project in one of the following areas within PTDUP:

Cell Culture and Fermentation Development

Purification Development

Protein Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Operations

Pharmaceutical Development

Drug Delivery Technology Development

Potency Assay Development

Cell and Gene Therapies

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 the PTDU Intern Program 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.

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. Previous internship projects have included but are not limited to:

Cell and molecular biology approaches to develop novel drug potency assays.

Bioreactor, fermentation, and cell culture media studies.

Drug analysis using tools like mass spectrometry, HPLC, NMR

Protein structure and stability studies.

Developing cell differentiation protocols in support of cell therapy programs.

Updates to the PTDU Assay Information & Request (PAIR) System.

Benchling templates and results schema update.

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree (enrolled student graduating in 2026 or 2027).

Must have attained a Bachelor's degree no more than 2 years ago from the time of application (not currently enrolled in a grad program).

Must be pursuing a Master's degree (enrolled student).

Must have attained a Master's degree no more than 2 years ago from the time of application.

Required Majors: Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, or related disciplines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

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.

Ability to show a high degree of adaptive capacity.

Relevant work experience in research labs or the biotechnology industry.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position in California is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off 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, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform) .

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