2027 Summer Intern - Technical Operations

About the role

Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is a commercial drug product and finished goods manufacturing organization within Genentech, responsible for delivering millions of units of life-saving medicine each year. This 2027 summer internship is an intensive, full-time (40 hours per week) paid program in Hillsboro, on site, under the guidance and mentorship of a manager. Candidates provide technical support, engineering solutions and operational learning enhancements across biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, summarizing their work and presenting recommendations orally and in a poster.

Key responsibilities

• Process, Asset & Validation Engineering: monitor process performance, troubleshoot equipment, apply Lean Manufacturing tools, and take part in qualification and validation of pharmaceutical processes and systems
• Manufacturing Academy & Advanced Technologies: work with the HTO Manufacturing Academy team to improve business processes, employee readiness and the use of VR and AR in training simulations
• Quality Control & Compliance Support: support raw material and drug product testing, monitor environmental and aseptic controls, ensure cGMP compliance and assist in technical investigations
• Tech Transfer & Equipment Introductions: support process changes, technology transfers, regulatory compliance and new equipment introductions
• Aseptic Systems Optimization: study and improve aseptic equipment such as isolators, filling lines, inspection and packaging machinery and sterilization systems
• Data Analytics & Project Execution: collect and analyze data, work in cross-functional teams and present project recommendations to senior leadership

Required profile

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED at the time of application
• Pursuing or having attained an Associate's degree, or enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, or having attained a Bachelor's or Master's within 2 years of graduation
• Major in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, biomedical, industrial, etc.), Computer Science, Bioscience Technology or a related technical discipline

Required skills

• Interest in process monitoring, Lean Manufacturing tools, data analytics and root-cause troubleshooting
• Familiarity with presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Lucid) and baseline knowledge of cGMP standards, quality assurance or aseptic processing principles
• Strong communication, collaboration and time-management skills

What we offer

• Expected pay of $25.00-$52.00 per hour depending on experience, qualifications and location
• Stipend based on location
• Ownership of business-critical projects and presentations to senior leaders
• Professional and personal development, including networking, workshops, tours and panel discussions
• Paid holiday time off