2027 Spring Intern - Analytical Method Validation and Tech Transfer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, offers a 6-month Spring Intern position in South San Francisco within Analytical Method Validation and Tech Transfer. The role focuses on validating and transferring analytical methods, supporting data trends, and compiling technical reports for global network deployment.

The program provides on-site, 40-hour weeks with a stipend, and engages interns in high-impact projects with leaders in biotechnology.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using AI tools to design presentations, organize data, and model variability.
• Practical experience with analytical chromatography techniques or data trending.

Responsibilities

• Support characterization of new control lots for analytical method development.
• Organize data reports and manufacturing records for method transfer.
• Perform analytical laboratory work (e.g., HPLC, IEC, CE-SDS) for comparability assessments.
• Map usage data to establish centralized databases and streamline material replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

AI tools for presentations/data

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD candidacy/PhD

Tools

AI tools

Job description

2027 Spring Intern - Analytical Method Validation and Tech Transfer Department Summary

The Analytical Method Validation and Tech Transfer team is a group of dedicated scientists, balancing technical validation expertise with cross-functional leadership, overseeing end-to-end project-based validation/transfer activities across the GNE and global Roche network. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

The Opportunity

The primary goal is to support the characterization of new control lots utilized globally for analytical method development and system suitability. The intern will play a critical role in bridging clinical and commercial activities, ensuring consistent method performance across the global network. Support data trending and statistical evaluation for new method control lots. Organize, source, and mine technical reports and manufacturing records to support future method control lot production and forecast future material demand. Perform analytical laboratory work (e.g., HPLC, IEC, CE-SDS) for comparability assessments and characterization of critical reagents. Map usage data across cross-functional departments to establish centralized databases and streamline material replenishment. Support design space characterization and data sourcing to aid regulatory filings and lifecycle method implementation.

Program Highlights

Intensive 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in January 2027 (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.

Who You Are (Required)

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
• Must have attained a Master's Degree.
• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
• Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion. Experience and proficiency using AI tools to design presentations, organize data, draft documents, or model data variability. Practical experience or familiarity with analytical chromatography techniques (e.g., HPLC, IEC, CE-SDS). Background in data trending, statistical analysis, or managing technical record databases.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $28.00-$52.00 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.

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.

Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The next step is yours.