Life
Inspired.
U.S. Biologics Technical Development
Co-op and Intern Program
U.S. Biologics Technical Development (USBTD) develops,
delivers and supports robust, cost-effective production methods
and technologies 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.
We are currently recruiting for positions in the USBTD Co-op and
Intern Program for our South San Francisco, CA, headquarters
and Oceanside, CA, facility. Six-month co-op positions will begin
in January 2011 and July 2011, and three-month internships will
begin in May/June 2011. As a co-op or intern, you will be assigned
a project in one of the following areas within USBTD:
• Cell Culture and Fermentation
• Purification
• Business Excellence
• Protein Analytical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical and Device Development
• Strategy and Training
• Pilot Plant Operations
• Process Development Engineering
This program provides a broad perspective and appreciation of
the development of new processes, methods and technologies at
different production scales in the biotechnology industry.
Candidates applying for the USBTD Co-op and Intern Program
should be passionate about science/engineering and thoroughly
enjoy the challenges associated with complex problem-solving.
Candidates must be highly self-motivated and willing to work
independently or as part of multi-disciplinary teams that work hard
in an atmosphere of casual intensity developing medicines for
unmet medical needs.
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Other qualifications include:
• Enrolled in sophomore year or higher at a college/university or
any year at a graduate school
• Preferred disciplines: chemical and biochemical engineering,
biomedical engineering, bioengineering, pharmaceutical
engineering, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular
biology, microbiology, biology or related disciplines
• Demonstrated high level of scholastic achievement
• Relevant work experience in research labs or the biotechnology
industry is highly desirable
To apply for any of these positions, please email your resume to
USBTDcoop2011-d@gene.com with the subject line “Resume for
Co‑op/Intern” AND submit your resume to careers.gene.com.
In your application, please include the following:
• Availability:
– Six-month winter co-op (begins January 2011)
– Six-month summer co-op (begins July 2011)
– Three-month summer internship (begins May/June 2011)
• USBTD area preference(s)
• Current GPA
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis through March
2011. For additional information or to learn more about our
programs, please visit careers.gene.com. Genentech is an equal
opportunity employer.
In January 2010,
Genentech was named
to FORTUNE’s list of the
“100 Best Companies
to Work For” for the
12th consecutive year.