2026 Summer Intern - Automation, Data/Digital

The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Automation, Data/Digital

Department Summary

The department provides automation support for manufacturing operations across two biologics drug substance facilities, including process support equipment and utilities. The team enables new product launches, commercial manufacturing, and tech transfers; ensures compliant operation and maintenance of automation systems; supports capital projects; collaborates with site functions to address quality events; drives continuous improvement to enhance throughput; and leads site-wide data and digital initiatives.

This internship position is located in Oceanside, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Asset Modeling (PI AF): Translate P&IDs into standardized PI Asset Framework templates; build asset hierarchies by linking real-time DCS/PLC data tags to key equipment (e.g., bioreactors, chromatography).

• Event Capture (PI EF): Configure Event Frame templates and define logic triggers to automatically capture critical data for batch-driven processes and support operations (CIP/Sterilization).

• DCS Support & Testing: Assist in the configuration and troubleshooting of the Emerson DeltaV DCS, including supporting the execution of testing protocols (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ).

• Documentation & Compliance: Support the creation of engineering specifications (URS, FS, DDS) and ensure systems adhere to cGMP, GAMP, and regulatory standards.

• Execution: Complete assigned technical and analytical tasks with increasing autonomy, strictly following a structured training plan.

• Analysis: Document objectives, methods, and outcomes of work, identifying key findings and forward-looking recommendations.

• Presentation: Summarize and communicate results through a formal oral presentation and a final poster presentation.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).

• 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.

Who You Are (Required) 

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors:

• STEM major with coursework in Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or similar.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel with a basic understanding of how to organize data and use them to do calculations.

• Experience with presentations using programs like Google Slides or PowerPoint.

• Time management: organizing to-do lists, setting priorities, and following through to meet goals and deadlines.

• Experience with organizational software: Google calendar or others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

• Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Integrity, Courage, and Passion that complements our company culture.

• Interest in a STEM career, preferably in biotech/pharma.

• Careful, detail-oriented working style.

• Commitment to being trained in a new area and asking questions to support learning.

• Adaptive learner who can adjust to change easily.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  California is $23.00 - $28.00 per 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.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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