2027 Spring Intern - Pharmaceutical Development

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

On-site internship

Paid holiday time off

Job summary

Genentech in South San Francisco is offering a 2027 Spring Intern position in Pharmaceutical Development. This on-site internship provides hands-on experience in stability testing, analytical techniques, and data analysis for biotherapeutics.

You will gain exposure to thermo-kinetic modeling, DSC, DLS, and U/HPLC while generating high-quality data and documenting results in an electronic lab notebook. The 6‑month, 40‑hour work week program starts in January 2027 with a location-based stipend.

Qualifications

• Advanced coursework in physical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, data science and/or statistics.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R, and/or 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of stability samples to support drug product studies.
• Use thermo-kinetic modeling to evaluate stability of biotherapeutics.
• Evaluate biophysical characterization techniques as stability prediction tools.
• Generate high-quality data and document results in electronic lab notebook.

Skills

Physical chemistry

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Thermodynamics

Python

R

SQL

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)

Bachelor's Degree completed

Master's Degree (enrolled)

Master's Degree completed

Job description

The Position

2027 Spring Intern - Pharmaceutical Development

Department Summary

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.

The 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, or 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 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.