Supply Chain Intern Jobs in Pennsylvania

The Position

2026 Fall Intern - Manufacturing Operations

Department Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Materials Intern to join our Manufacturing operations team for the Fall semester. This role offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to gain insight into Gene Therapy, specifically focusing on Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) drug substance production.

As an intern, you will bridge the gap between supply chain logistics and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) cleanroom operations. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Warehouse, and GMP Planning teams to ensure material readiness, optimize workflows, and maintain strict compliance standards.

This internship position is located in Philadelphia, PA, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Shadow Operations: Observe and shadow cleanroom operators during the clinical manufacturing of AAV drug substance to understand the end-to-end production process.
• Cross-Functional Support: Act as a liaison between the Warehouse and Manufacturing teams to facilitate smooth material transfers and ensure the consistent restocking of essential gowning materials.
• SOP & Work Instructions: Evaluate existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and author clear, concise work instructions to streamline manufacturing workflows.
• SAP & Data Integrity: Assist with critical data clean-up efforts, focusing on cataloging and verifying alternate materials within SAP.
• Meeting Participation: Attend and actively contribute to weekly material readiness meetings.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in September (Fall).
• 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 be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Supply Chain Management, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific/technical discipline.

Required Skills:

• Strong interest in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, gene therapy, or supply chain logistics.
• High level of accuracy when dealing with inventory data, documentation, and compliance protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating across different departments.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) or Equivalent Google Suite.
• Ability to work in a GMP cleanroom environment (including gowning up) and safely lift/move materials as required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Prior exposure to ERP systems like SAP is a plus.
• 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 Philadelphia is $21.00 - $35.00 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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