2027 Summer Intern - Quality Control
Position Summary
The intern will have the opportunity to join HTO’s Quality Control Team as a business analyst to support continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivering performance and increased efficiency. The role will be responsible for working with cross functional teams to assist in the collection and analysis of process data, brainstorming innovative solutions, and supporting the design and implementation of improvements.
This internship position is located in Hillsboro, on-site.
The Opportunity
- Actively participate in QC Improvement meetings and support Structured Problem Solving initiatives to help the team implement solutions that eliminate root cause contributing to performance challenges.
- Attend daily cross functional meetings to support Quality Control teams to deliver on daily plans related to product testing, environmental testing, maintenance, and validation of equipment and methods.
- Assist in the design, collection, and analysis of process data to enable improved understanding of QC capacity and performance.
- Support developing tools and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends.
- Participate in mapping Quality Control processes and workflows to map processes, identify waste and improvement opportunities.
- Support 5S and Lean initiatives in the laboratory including improving tools leveraged at daily huddles, material flow, and simplified processes.
Program Highlights
- Intensive 6 months, 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).
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (recent graduates not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Master's Degree. (recent graduates).
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a PhD. (recent graduates).
Required Majors: Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field.
Required Skills
- Experience in Process Development, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technical Services.
- Strong ability to collect, analyze and interpret data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
- Strong problem solving mindset and demonstrated capability to solve problems leveraging a systematic approach with data.
- Demonstrated understanding of project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively document findings, present data, and collaborate with team members.
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.
- Understanding of Lean, Agile, or Toyota Production System is preferred.
- Knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent regulations in a laboratory environment is a plus.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry is a plus.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oregon is $25.00-$52.00 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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Skills Required
- Must be pursuing or have attained a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree, with recent graduates eligible if not enrolled in another graduate program.
- Major in Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience in Process Development, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technical Services.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
- Strong problem-solving ability using a systematic, data-driven approach.
- Demonstrated understanding of project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documenting findings, presenting data, and collaborating with team members.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of Lean, Agile, or Toyota Production System.
- Knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent laboratory regulations.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Genentech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genentech and has not been reviewed or approved by Genentech.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
Genentech Insights
What We Do
Considered the founder of the industry, Genentech, now a member of the Roche Group, has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 40 years. Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. We're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That is why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe. To us, science is personal. Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours.
