2025 Summer Intern - Genentech Program Manufacturing

The Opportunity:

We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Genentech Summer Internship Program. This post is for manufacturing-based roles in Oceanside, CA. There are separate posts for laboratory, informatics, and operations based roles in Oceanside, CA.

As an intern, you will perform various tasks under the guidance and mentorship of your manager. You will be expected to attend meetings, read independently on relevant topics, follow a training schedule set by your supervisor, and perform tasks independently as appropriate. You will also be expected to summarize the purpose of your work and any findings, and you will present future recommendations in the form of an oral and poster presentation.

Program Highlights:

• Intensive 12-weeks, full time (40 hours per week) paid internship

• Program start dates are between May and June 2025

• Ownership of impactful business-critical projects

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries

• Final presentations of project work to senior leaders

• Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, such as networking opportunities, workshops, tours, and panel discussions

Who You Are:

• Applicants must be age 18 or older for this opportunity

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at the time of application

• Preferred Majors/Coursework: STEM major with coursework in Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or similar.

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.

• Community college affiliate (currently enrolled at a community college OR terminal A.S./A.A. degree holder within 1.5 years post-graduation at the time of application), OR B.A./B.S. OR Masters degrees

Preferred (but not mandatory) skills:

Please note: The goal of the internship will be to train you. The following skills will give you an idea of different opportunities. You do NOT need to have all of these skills in order to apply. Not all internships will use all these skills.

• Pipetting and wet lab measurements: how to use a scale, volumetric flasks, or graduated cylinders

• Understanding of chemistry calculations: determine molarity, % Volume, or how to calculate for dilutions

• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques

• Familiarity with bioreactors

• Familiarity with spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel with a basic understanding of how to organize data and use them to do calculations

• Experience with presentations using programs like Google Slides or PowerPoint

• Time management: organizing to-do lists, setting priorities, and following through to meet goals and deadlines

• Experience with organizational software: Google calendar or others

How to apply:

• Submit a one-page resume and a cover letter that explains how a Genentech internship will make a difference in your learning journey and why you are qualified. Highlight any plans for your education/career and challenges you have overcome. Be bold, and most importantly, be you.

• This internship program covers multiple available internships, and applying to this post will put you into consideration for manufacturing-based roles in Oceanside only.

• Offers will be made on a rolling basis after interviews are conducted.

The expected hourly rate range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Oceanside is $24- $35. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.