2026 Summer Intern (6 months) - Global Packaging Development at Roche at Genentech

Wayne State University; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Professional development curriculum

Networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a 2026 Summer Intern for Global Packaging Development in South San Francisco. This full-time, 6-month paid internship involves supporting the development and qualification of packaging solutions for clinical and commercial use. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Materials Science or related fields. The internship offers a stipend and professional development opportunities. Expected salary is $26.00 - $46.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of packaging and related equipment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of packaging technical drawings.
• Participate in risk analysis for secondary packaging items.
• Assist in qualifying Roche global packaging solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of computer systems including TOPS, CAD or Solidworks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to take initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft tools including MS project

Adobe

Solidworks

Job description

2026 Summer Intern (6 months) - Global Packaging Development at Roche

Disclaimer - interested candidate must submit their application at Roche website (click here to apply ) for consideration. The job posting will on until Feb. 2, 2026.

2026 Summer Intern – Global Device, Packaging and Distribution MSAT, Global Packaging Development

Department Summary

This internship position resides in Global Packaging Development. Our team is part of the global Device, Packaging and Distribution MSAT (PTTD) of Roche Global MSAT & Engineering (PTT).

The Global Packaging Development team is responsible for designing and qualifying primary and secondary packaging systems for Roche global pipeline molecules from Phase 1 to Phase 3, including solid dosage forms, injectable and combination products. The team is also responsible for driving global packaging initiatives such as developing platform packaging designs, aligning global packaging network best practices, and identifying new packaging technologies.

This position will provide support to developing and qualifying Roche global packaging solutions of assigned projects for clinical and commercial use.

This internship position is located at the US Headquarters of Genentech in South San Francisco, CA On-site.

The Opportunity

• Support the creation and maintenance of packaging component technical drawings, global standards and specifications
• Support the development and qualification of Roche global primary and secondary packaging solutions, incl. authoring/co-authoring qualification documents
• Support the qualification of Roche global packaging solutions in line with the current validation requirements (e.g. development of test protocols and reports, execute IQ, OQ and PQ)
• Participate in teams chartered with commercializing new pharmaceutical products incl. non-sterile, sterile and combination products
• Participate in risk analysis as required for all secondary packaging items and shipping qualifications
• Provide technical support concerning new and/or alternate packaging materials, packaging solutions or packaging systems based on product, regulatory, business or technical requirements

Program Highlights

• Intensive 6 months, full time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in May/June2026.
• 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.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)
• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)

Required majors

Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Packaging Engineering or related field.

Required skills

• Knowledge of computer systems including TOPS, CAD or Solidworks, Microsoft tools including MS project and Adobe.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Keen to learn new skills and willing to take initiative to identify/drive improvement opportunities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging and related equipment and processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment validation/qualification processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and industry standards for packaging (e.g. ASTM D4169, D7386, ISO-11607) is a plus.
• Knowledge of design of experiments, Lean Manufacturing, or 6-Sigma is a plus.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

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 $26.00 - $46.00 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.

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