Data Scientist Intern (1 August 2025, 6 months in Rotkreuz)

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Join our dynamic "BGE Sensors & Reagents" team at the forefront of IVD diagnostics. We specialize in developing, characterizing, and optimizing electrochemical sensors for medical devices that measure critical components like blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites. To deliver desired products, we select electrochemical, optical, or enzymatic measurement principles and develop corresponding sensors for life-saving applications.

Your Opportunity:

Embark on a transformative 6-month internship and immerse yourself in the exciting world of advanced sensor development. Collaborate closely with our experienced team that designs, tests, and optimizes electrochemical sensors used in medical devices. This is a unique chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios and make a tangible difference in healthcare advancements.

• Create tools for data and workflow visualization

• Develop and support data infrastructure

• Design of tailored analytical methods for signals analysis

• Support sensor characterization activities, including data analysis and workflow development

Who you are:

• You have a Master's degree in natural sciences or computer science

• Strong proficiency in Python (essential)

• Familiarity with processing various data formats (JSON, SQL) is advantageous

• Experience in signal processing is a plus, but not required

• Fluency in English

Your complete application includes the following documents:

• A Current CV and a Motivation Letter 

• A certificate of enrolment (if you are currently studying). If you want to use this opportunity to do a Master’s or Diploma thesis, please highlight this in your application

• For Non-EU/EFTA citizens: Due to regulations, you must provide a certificate issued by your university stating that an Internship is mandatory for your studies

Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Target Start Date: 1 August 2025, or later, upon availability

Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Duration: 6 months
 

At Roche, you will have the opportunity to join an established early careers community, with a dedicated Early Careers Forum to share experiences, network and develop a broader understanding of the diverse functions in this pioneering healthcare company. This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and create meaningful connections with other talents that are launching their careers.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.