2027 Summer Intern - Hillsboro Technical Operations

Roche • Hillsboro, OR

5d • $25 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The 2027 Summer Intern will complete hands-on project work within Genentech’s Hillsboro Technical Operations, a commercial drug product and finished goods manufacturing organization. Under the guidance and mentorship of a manager, the intern will provide technical support, engineering solutions, and operational learning enhancements across biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Assignments may cover one or more areas, including process and validation engineering; manufacturing training and advanced technologies; quality control and compliance; technology transfer and equipment introductions; aseptic systems optimization; and data analytics and project execution. The intern will summarize the work and findings and present project recommendations through oral and poster presentations to senior leaders.

The internship is an intensive, paid, 12-week program, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Longer internships of up to one year may be possible by agreement with the hiring manager. Program start dates fall between May and June 2027. The role is on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon. A location-based stipend is provided to help with internship costs, and the position qualifies for paid holiday time off. Relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED at the time of application.
• Meet one of the listed education criteria: pursue or have attained an associate degree; pursue a bachelor's degree as an enrolled student or have attained one within two years of graduation; or pursue a master's degree as an enrolled student or have attained one within two years of graduation.
• Major in engineering (such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, biomedical, or industrial engineering), computer science, bioscience technology, or a related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Alignment with the company’s values of Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Interest in process monitoring, Lean Manufacturing tools, data analytics, and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate on cross-functional projects and present technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet project deadlines.
• Familiarity with presentation tools such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Lucid.
• Baseline knowledge of cGMP standards, quality assurance, or aseptic processing principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process performance, identify improvement opportunities, troubleshoot equipment, use Lean Manufacturing tools to reduce waste, and support qualification and validation of pharmaceutical processes and systems.
• Work with the HTO Manufacturing Academy team on business process improvements, employee readiness, and integration of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality tools into interactive training simulations.
• Collaborate with Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams on raw material and drug product testing, environmental and aseptic controls, cGMP compliance, and technical investigations of process deviations or quality improvements.
• Support technical development related to process changes, technology transfers, regulatory compliance, and introductions of new equipment or processes.
• Apply engineering and scientific principles to understand and improve aseptic processing equipment, including isolators, filling lines, inspection and packaging machinery, and sterilization systems.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data to identify trends and actionable insights; work with cross-functional teams and present final project recommendations orally and by poster to senior leadership.
• Summarize the purpose of the work and its findings, and present future recommendations.

Benefits

• Location-based stipend to help alleviate internship costs.
• Paid holiday time off.
• Professional and personal development curriculum, including networking opportunities, workshops, tours, and panel discussions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED