2025 Summer Intern Program - Genentech Program - Site Operations

The Opportunity

We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Genentech Summer Internship Program. This position is for an on-site role in Oceanside, CA. The Site Operations department is the backbone of our facility, ensuring the seamless execution of essential functions that keep our operations running smoothly. We are responsible for maintaining and optimizing all site infrastructure; orchestrating warehouse and logistics operations; and ensuring the highest standards of operational efficiency. Our diverse team covers a wide range of critical areas, including maintenance operations, utility engineering, master data management, scheduling, warehousing, and parts inventory. 

As an intern in the Site Operations department, you will perform various tasks under the guidance and mentorship of your manager with the overarching goal of reviewing and updating our maintenance department’s planned schedule by level loading the schedule. Your responsibilities will include:

• Review and analyze all Preventive Maintenance Plans to determine appropriate resource level loading. Collaboration with the Execution Teams, Site Scheduling and System Owners (i.e. Manufacturing) will need to occur in order to establish an accurate assessment, taking into account white space (downtime), work order bundling (i.e. like systems / work), and time permitting, assessment of intervals / work scope. 

• Working with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Master Production Schedule

• You will attend meetings, conduct independent research on relevant topics, follow a training schedule set by your supervisor, and perform tasks independently as appropriate. 

• You will also summarize the purpose of your work and any findings and present future recommendations in the form of an oral and poster or slide presentation.

• Key milestone include: building an initial forecast for 5 - 10 calendar years per calendar month; proposing a timeline to implement changes; submitting forms to process data changes

Program Highlights

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

• Program start dates are in between May and June 2025

• Ownership of impactful business-critical projects

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries

• Final presentations of project work to senior leaders

• Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, such as networking opportunities, workshops, tours, and panel discussions

Who You Are (Required) 

• Applicants must be age 18 or older for this opportunity

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at the time of application

• Preferred Majors/Coursework: STEM or Business major with coursework in Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Engineering, Business, or similar.

Required Education - You meet one of the following criteria:

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

• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program)

• Community college affiliate (currently enrolled at a community college OR terminal A.S./A.A. degree holder within 1.5 years post-graduation at the time of application), OR B.A./B.S. OR Masters degrees

Preferred (but not mandatory) skills:
Please note: The goal of the internship will be to train you. The following skills will give you an idea of different opportunities. You do NOT need to have all of these skills in order to apply. Not all internships will use all these skills.

• Familiarity with Office / Google data processing suites, in particular, spreadsheets

• Familiarity with databases and CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) such as SAP preferred

• Experience working with key stakeholders to gather and align information

• Understanding of process optimization and procedural updates

• Basic understanding of organizational structure and change management

• Proficiency in documentation and reporting

• Effective time management: organizing to-do lists; setting priorities; and following through to meet goals and deadlines

The expected hourly rate range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Oceanside is $22- $28. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.