Genentech Is Hiring Interns | Pay: $26–$40/Hour | Apply Now

Genentech is inviting applications for its 2026 Spring Internship – PTQ Quality Processes in South San Francisco, California (on-site). This internship gives students a chance to experience how quality and process excellence drive innovation inside one of the world’s leading biotech companies.

About Genentech

Genentech, a proud member of the Roche Group, is a global biotechnology pioneer recognized for its groundbreaking work in developing life-saving medicines and advancing scientific innovation. Headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Genentech combines science, data, and compassion to bring therapies to patients faster.

What truly sets Genentech apart is its patient-first philosophy and its culture of collaboration that empowers employees to think beyond boundaries. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has made it one of the most respected names in global healthcare — consistently ranking among the best employers in biotech.

Internship Overview

• 📌 Position: Spring Intern – PTQ Quality Processes

• 📍 Location: South San Francisco, California, USA

• ⏱ Time Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)

The PTQ Quality Processes Internship is designed for motivated students eager to learn how global quality systems work in the biotechnology industry. Interns will join the Global Quality and Compliance (PTQ) department — a team that ensures every Genentech product meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory excellence.

This program focuses on process improvement, data monitoring, and operational excellence, giving interns exposure to how a Fortune 500 biotech manages compliance at scale. You’ll work on high-impact initiatives that influence Genentech’s quality strategy and gain firsthand experience collaborating with scientific, business, and operational leaders across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a PTQ Quality Processes Intern, you will:
• Support global quality projects by developing and tracking key metrics for process optimization.
• Facilitate team workshops, data reviews, and problem-solving sessions for ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Assist in building and maintaining data repositories and internal communication channels.
• Generate performance insights using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Contribute to Management Review of Quality (MRoQ) activities by helping compile and monitor essential business indicators.
• Work closely with cross-functional experts across Roche and Genentech’s Pharma Technical Operations (PTQ) network.
• Present findings and improvement ideas to senior leaders, ensuring clear communication and actionable outcomes.

💡 Pro Tip: Treat every assignment as a process-improvement case study — the ability to identify bottlenecks and suggest data-driven solutions will make your profile stand out for full-time quality or operations roles.

Qualifications & Eligibility

To qualify for this internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset — able to interpret data, generate insights, and propose actionable improvements.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive for continuous learning.
• Basic understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile fundamentals is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Genentech does not provide visa sponsorship for this role).

Benefits & Perks

• Pay: $26.00–$40.00 per hour
• Learning Hands-on experience in biotechnology operations and exposure to global quality management.
• Networking Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the biotech industry.
• Career Growth Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that can lead to full-time opportunities.
• Recognition Gain mentorship from senior professionals and earn a recommendation that boosts your career profile.
• Impact Contribute to projects that directly affect Genentech’s mission of improving patient lives.
• Paid Holidays Includes paid time off and public holiday benefits.

Important Dates

• 🗓 Application Deadline: Apply as soon as possible

• 📅 Internship Start Date: January 2026

How to Apply