2027 Spring Intern - Pharmaceutical Development

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

Paid holidays

Job summary

Genentech, a Roche company, is offering a 2027 Spring Intern in the Pharmaceutical Development Department at South San Francisco on-site. The program focuses on analytical development for drug products and stability studies, with exposure to state-of-the-art technologies.

You will perform stability testing, apply thermo-kinetic modeling, evaluate biophysical techniques, and document results in electronic lab notebook, contributing to impactful, business-critical projects within PTD.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student) or Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program)
• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student) or Must have attained a Master's Degree
• Advanced coursework in physical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, data science and/or statistics
• Experience with Python or R and/or SQL for data querying/manipulation

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of stability samples for drug product studies.
• Use thermo-kinetic modeling to evaluate stability of biotherapeutics.
• Evaluate biophysical characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, DLS, rheometry) as stability tools.
• Document results in electronic lab notebook and generate high-quality data

Skills

Physical chemistry

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Python

SQL

Protein characterization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

U/HPLC

DLS

DSF

Electrophoresis

Job description

2027 Spring Intern - Pharmaceutical Development Department

As part of Pharma Technical Development (PTD), Pharmaceutical Development (PTDU-P) develops safe, innovative, and effective drugs using cutting-edge technologies for formulation, manufacturing process, and analytical development. 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.

Opportunity

Perform analytical testing of stability samples to support drug product representative and predictive stability studies. Use thermo-kinetic modeling to evaluate the stability of biotherapeutics. Evaluate biophysical characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, DLS, rheometry) as a stability prediction tool. Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles and document results in electronic lab notebook.

Program Highlights

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

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

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

Preferred Majors

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemical Engineering
• Biophysics
• related disciplines

Required Skills

• Advanced coursework in or experience with physical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, data science and/or statistics
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R, and/or experience with data querying and manipulation tools (e.g., SQL)
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques used for protein characterization and stability studies (e.g., U/HPLC, DLS, DSF, electrophoresis)
• Proficiency in lab work and ability to independently design, execute and analyze experiments

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.

Relocation

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Salary

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.

Benefits

This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Who We Are

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.