2027 Summer Intern - Product Technical Development - Engineering and Manufacturing Focus
Roche
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.
Job description
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.
Program Highlights
- Intensive 12-week, full time (40 hours per week) paid internship
- A $2500 OSA Stipend
- Program start dates are in May and June 2027
- 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
Key Responsibilities
As a Technical Development Intern, Engineering and Manufacturing focus, you may be assigned a project in one of the following areas within PTDUP: Drug Delivery Technology Development, Device Development, Pilot Plant Operations, Process Development Engineering, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Clinical Supply Center, Facilities & Engineering.
Interns with an engineering and manufacturing focus will work alongside our plant engineers, project managers, process specialists, or packaging and device development engineers. Work will be in support of our clinical large-scale cell culture and purification production, facilities/utilities infrastructure, or development of drug delivery devices and packaging.
Previous internship projects have included but are not limited to:
- Port Delivery design verification testing
- Development of sterile barriers systems and tamper evident solutions
- Project Management support of GMP capital and business related projects
- Assist with clean utility and production equipment upgrades/modifications
- Help implement and maintain GMP Compliance Programs
- Process Engineering in support of Drug Product and Drug Substance manufacturing
Who You Are
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at the time of application (having completed at least 2 years of the degree program) OR Must have attained a bachelor's degree within 2 years of your application date and must not be currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Relevant work experience in research labs or the biotechnology industry is desirable but not required
- Must be able to work 40 hours/week for the duration of the 12 week internship
- Required majors: Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, or related disciplines
- 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
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at the time of application (having completed at least 2 years of the degree program) OR must have attained a bachelor's degree within 2 years of application date and not currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Must be able to work 40 hours/week for the duration of the 12 week internship
- Required majors: Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, or related disciplines
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-directed individual
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Relevant work experience in research labs or the biotechnology industry is desirable but not required
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Stipend
- Paid holiday time off
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.