2027 Spring Intern - Pharmaceutical DevelopmentDepartment SummaryAs part of Pharma Technical Development (PTD), Pharmaceutical Development (PTDU-P) develops safe, innovative, and effective drugs using cutting-edge technologies for formulation, manufacturing process, and analytical development. The group has long been recognized as a world leader in developing large-scale manufacturing processes, sophisticated analytical methods, and effective drug delivery systems.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. The Opportunity- Perform analytical testing of stability samples to support drug product representative and predictive stability studies.
- Use thermo-kinetic modeling to evaluate the stability of biotherapeutics.
- Evaluate biophysical characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, DLS, rheometry) as a stability prediction tool.
- Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles and document results in electronic lab notebook.
Program Highlights- Intensive 6-month, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
- Program start dates are in January (Spring) 2027.
- 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 (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Master's Degree.
Preferred Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, or related disciplines.
Required Skills: - Advanced coursework in or experience with physical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, data science and/or statistics.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or R, and/or experience with data querying and manipulation tools (e.g., SQL).
- Hands-on experience with analytical techniques used for protein characterization and stability studies (e.g., U/HPLC, DLS, DSF, electrophoresis).
- Proficiency in lab work and ability to independently design, execute and analyze experiments.
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.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $28.00 - $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.
