2027 Spring Intern - Pharmaceutical Technical Development - Bioassay

About the role

Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTD) develops, delivers, and supports robust, cost‑effective production methods and technologies for innovative therapeutics. The Bioassay department within PTD develops, characterizes, validates, and implements analytical methods for recombinant proteins and novel therapeutics, ensuring robust assay performance and data integrity throughout the product lifecycle. This internship is located in South San Francisco, on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, optimize, and analyze biochemical/immunochemical and/or cell‑based assays in support of clinical through launch‑phase biologics products.
• Design and execute experiments, summarize/present data, and participate in group meetings and/or project teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams to develop novel cell‑based potency methods for products with complex mechanisms of action, supporting process development, characterization, formulation screens, and GMP quality control of product release and stability.
• Gain a broad perspective and appreciation of the development of new processes, methods, and technologies at different production scales in the biotechnology industry.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate's Degree.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have attained a Bachelor's degree (recent graduates not currently enrolled in a grad program).
• Must be pursuing a Master's degree.
• Must have attained a Master's degree.
• Must be pursuing a PhD.

Qualifications

• Preferred majors: Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biophysics, or related disciplines.

Skills

• Detail‑oriented, enthusiastic, and self‑directed individual excited about tackling complex and creative scientific challenges in an industrial setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration,