2026 Summer Intern – Global Device, Packaging and Distribution MSAT, Global Packaging Development

Genentech•Daly City, CA

2d•$26 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This internship position resides in Global Packaging Development. Our team is part of the global Device, Packaging and Distribution MSAT (PTTD) of Roche Global MSAT & Engineering (PTT). The Global Packaging Development team is responsible for designing and qualifying primary and secondary packaging systems for Roche global pipeline molecules from Phase 1 to Phase 3, including solid dosage forms, injectable and combination products. The team is also responsible for driving global packaging initiatives such as developing platform packaging designs, aligning global packaging network best practices, and identifying new packaging technologies. This position will provide support to developing and qualifying Roche global packaging solutions of assigned projects for clinical and commercial use. This internship position is located at the US Headquarters of Genentech in South San Francisco, CA On-site.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)
Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
Required majors: Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Packaging Engineering or related field.
Knowledge of computer systems including TOPS, CAD or Solidworks, Microsoft tools including MS project and Adobe.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Keen to learn new skills and willing to take initiative to identify/drive improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging and related equipment and processes is preferred.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment validation/qualification processes is preferred.
Knowledge of testing methodologies and industry standards for packaging (e.g. ASTM D4169, D7386, ISO-11607) is a plus.
Knowledge of design of experiments, Lean Manufacturing, or 6-Sigma is a plus.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Responsibilities

Support the creation and maintenance of packaging component technical drawings, global standards and specifications
Support the development and qualification of Roche global primary and secondary packaging solutions, incl. authoring/co-authoring qualification documents
Support the qualification of Roche global packaging solutions in line with the current validation requirements (e.g. development of test protocols and reports, execute IQ, OQ and PQ)
Participate in teams chartered with commercializing new pharmaceutical products incl. non-sterile, sterile and combination products
Participate in risk analysis as required for all secondary packaging items and shipping qualifications
Provide technical support concerning new and/or alternate packaging materials, packaging solutions or packaging systems based on product, regulatory, business or technical requirements

Benefits

Intensive 6 months, full time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in May/June 2026.
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.
Final presentations of project work to senior leaders.
Lead or participate in intern committees to design and coordinate program events and initiatives.
Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, including networking opportunities, workshops, and panel discussions.
Participate in volunteer projects, social events, and team-building activities.
paid holiday time off benefits