2027 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations (Systems & Process)

Job description

2027 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations (Systems & Process)

Department Summary

The Systems and Process Operations group within Business Operations is a targeted, collaborative, multi-skilled team that is focused on addressing productivity opportunities at the intersection of business process and technology. Team members help simplify work processes for the gRED organization by removing operational barriers, accelerating delivery, and enabling the implementation of effective practices. We do this by providing guidance and leadership in the design and implementation of simplified processes and automation mechanisms that improve efficiency and reduce organizational friction. 

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, onsite.  

The Opportunity

• This role will support initiatives of varying scope focused on process and system changes, with support and guidance from senior members within Business Operations.
• Provide project management support for systems and process improvement projects.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and assess their effectiveness.
• Assist in mapping and analyzing business processes to support system improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support development and implementation of value-added business process improvement and AI-assisted automation solutions.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in January 2027 (Spring). 
• 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 Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate's Degree.
• 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).

Required Majors: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Biology, Biotechnology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics. 

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a passion for health life sciences, some laboratory experience, some exposure to project management/ process improvement, and some experience and/or interest in gaining skills for automation and practical implementation of AI/agentic tools in an operational context.

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.
• Some exposure/experience with vibecoding, App Script, Claude Code, Codex. 

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $45.00-$52.00 hourly. 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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