Genentech Internship/Co-op Opportunity

Genentech, the San Francisco Bay Area biotechnology company voted #1 on Fortune's list of Best Companies to Work For (2006), offers several internship and co-op education opportunities. Getting a foot in the door at this top company means riding company-provided bikes and shuttle buses around Genentech's campus, having the concierge throw a birthday party for your significant other on a day's notice, attending Friday night keggers, or "ho-ho's", every week, and enjoying at-work concerts by big-name bands (Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Matchbox 20 performed last year).

Genentech is filled with big brains, but not big egos or big titles. The CEO, Art Levinson, prizes the casual, non-hierarchical culture where collaboration is king.

So what does it take to land an internship or co-op ed opportunity at Genentech?

Internships — The Genentech Internship Program is an intensive 10-12 week summer program, though some departments do offer year-round internships. Interns participate as members of project teams in research, development, manufacturing or business areas that complement their college curricula with relevant hands-on experience. Working side by side with some of the most talented people in biotechnology, the networking and mentoring provide an excellent environment for academic and career growth. Internships are paid a "competitive salary" and given a free health club membership.

Internship Eligibility - Students must have completed their sophomore year at an accredited college or university and must have plans to return to school in the following term. Most internship opportunities are for students who major in the life or physical sciences or chemical engineering.

Internship opportunities vary year to year, but as an intern, you might be a member of one of the following teams:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Antibody Technology
• Assay and Automation Technology
• Automation Engineering
• BioAnalytical Methods Development
• BioOrganic Chemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Cell Biology and Technology
• Cell Culture and Fermentation R&D
• Corporate Relations
• Endocrinology
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fermentation
• Health Economics
• Human Resources
• Immunology
• Library and Information Services
• Manufacturing Sciences
• Medical Affairs
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Oncology
• Pathology
• Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism
• Protein Engineering
• Quality Control
• Small Molecule Pharmacology
• Thrombolytics Research
• Toxicology

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Cooperative Education — The Genentech Co-op Program provides local students the opportunity to gain industry experience by working full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year. Depending on the school, some students may be eligible to receive academic credit for the experience. This program offers students practical experience, knowledge and contacts that can help them secure full-time positions at Genentech upon graduation. Co-op participants are paid and receive a free health club membership.

Co-op Eligibility - Students who have completed their sophomore year of college and are enrolled in the Cooperative Education Program at their university. Co-ops work for Genentech 40 hours per week for 6-8 months continuously (combining a semester with a summer). Co-ops receive course credit for their work at Genentech.

To be eligible for Co-op positions in Manufacturing or Quality you must be at least 18 years old, enrolled in college, have completed at least one full year of college, with one year of College Algebra, one semester of Biology, and one semester of College Chemistry. Co-ops work full-time during the summer and continue part-time during the school year.

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