Genentech PR&D Outstanding Student Awards for Juniors
Process Research and Development Outstanding Student Awards – 2009/2010
The Process Research and Development (PR&D) organization functions as the bridge between Research and Manufacturing, taking processes from laboratory bench-scale to manufacturing-scale. The mission of PR&D is to design, develop, scale up and implement cost-effective production systems and technologies for therapeutic drug candidates to fulfill the demands of Genentech’s Research, Development, Commercial and Production Operations groups.
The Genentech PR&D Student Awards were founded to recognize outstanding students in disciplines related to chemical and biochemical engineering at selected schools. JHU, based on its faculty, research and outstanding students, has been selected to receive a student award of $2,500. The student award-winner will be offered a three-month summer intern position starting in June 2010 at Genentech’s South San Francisco or Oceanside locations in California in one of the following areas:
Cell Culture and Fermentation
Purification
Protein Analytical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical and Device Development
Pilot Plant Operations
Process Development Engineering
PR&D Business Excellence, Strategy and Training
Requirements
• Enrolled in junior year
• Preferred disciplines: Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biological Engineering
• High scholastic achievement, strong critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in research labs or industry is highly desirable
To Apply:
Send an email to prdaward2010-d@gene.com, with the subject titled “PR&D Awards Application,” followed by the name of your school, and include:
• Resume and transcript that include your GPA and two professional references
• Essay: Genentech’s motto is ‘In Business for Life.’ Please explain what this means to you and how you feel Genentech’s products, research and business ethics impact people’s lives and the future of the pharmaceutical industry (500 word limit)
The application deadline is November 16th, 2009. The winner will be announced in December 2009.
For any questions/information about the program send an email to: esue.osi <at> gene.com.
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