2027 Summer Intern - Product Technical Development - Laboratory (Wet-Lab or Dry-Lab) 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, Laboratory focus, you may be assigned a project in one of the following areas within PTDUP:
- Cell Culture and Fermentation Development
- Purification Development
- Protein Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Operations
- Pharmaceutical Development
- Drug Delivery Technology Development
- Potency Assay Development
- Cell and Gene Therapies
Interns with a laboratory focus will work alongside scientists to design, execute, and analyze wet-lab or dry-lab based experiments in support of the diverse development activities needed to produce therapeutics at scale for patients.
Previous internship projects have included but are not limited to:
- Cell and molecular biology approaches to develop novel drug potency assays
- Bioreactor, fermentation, and cell culture media studies
- Drug analysis using tools like mass spectrometry, HPLC, NMR
- Protein structure and stability studies
- Developing cell differentiation protocols in support of cell therapy programs
- Updates to the PTDU Assay Information & Request (PAIR) System
- Benchling templates and results schema update
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
- Relevant work experience in research labs or the biotechnology industry is desirable but not required
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-directed
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Paid internship
- $2500 OSA 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.