2025 Summer Intern - Packaging Development Engineering Intern

2025 Summer Internship - PTDZ Device & Packaging Development, Global Packaging Development

At Roche, we believe in the urgency of delivering medical solutions right now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives, we are fearless in both making decisions and taking action, and we believe that good business means a better world.

Department Summary

This internship position resides in Global Packaging Development. Our team is part of the global Device and Packaging Development (PTDZ) of Roche Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTD).

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.

The Opportunity

• 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.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 6 months, full time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June.

• 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.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

• 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.

Required skills:

• 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.

• Knowledge of computer systems including TOPS, CAD or Solidworks, Microsoft tools including MS project and Adobe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

• Keen to learning new skills and willing to take initiative to identify/drive improvement opportunities.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $23-$41 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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