2026 Summer Intern - Molecular Lab Research and Early Development: Molecular Infectious Diseases and Donor Screening (mIDDS)

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2026 Summer Intern-Molecular Lab Research and Early Development: Molecular Infectious Diseases and Donor Screening (mIDDS)

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

As the global market leader in molecular diagnostics, Roche's Molecular Infectious Diseases and Donor Screening (mIDDS) department is pioneering cutting-edge molecular techniques to create novel diagnostic solutions. We design and develop high-quality qualitative and quantitative assays that detect pathogens and inform critical clinical decision-making worldwide. If you are driven by collaboration, innovation, and excellence, come help us create impactful, life-changing technologies.

This internship position is based in Pleasanton, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Wet lab-base, in-person research internship program.

• Work in close collaboration with microbiology and molecular diagnostics assay development experts in the design, development, testing and optimization of qPCR-based diagnostic assays.

• Obtain unique hands-on experience working on projects utilizing Roche's flagship molecular diagnostic platforms such as the cobas 5800/6800/8800 systems.

• Analyse data, summarize results and present in weekly team meetings and a poster session.

• Obtain industry experience in quality control, data handling, and networking.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• 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 have attained a Bachelor's Degree in the past year (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Master's Degree in the past year.

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors:Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of, and wet lab experience in molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extractions, RT-PCR , and qPCR.

• Self-motivated to perform experiments under the supervisor's guidance.

• Familiarity with safe handling of biological and hazardous materials and sterile techniques.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and people skills.

• Complementing our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Growing Bacterial culture, DNA/RNA extraction.

• Basicunderstanding of next generation sequencing technologies.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location ofCalifornia is $33.00-$43.00 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.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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