RISM Internship on machine learning in Process Chemistry and Catalysis (Basel, 12 months)

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The Position

As a student intern in the Catalysis & Flow Reaction section (C&FR) you will be working in the department “Process Chemistry & Catalysis” within the unit “Synthetic Molecules Technical Development” (PTDC-C). Behind every product sold by Roche is the strong involvement of Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT). Starting with Phase 1 of the clinical development process and continuing through to product maturity, PT makes medicines at sites around the world and includes more than 10.000 employees worldwide.

In Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) as part of the Global Technical Development (PTD) unit we bring a broad range of experience across drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), analytical sciences and manufacturing technology. We collaborate closely with key partners in the departments Research and Early Development (pRED/gRED), commercial manufacturing (PTC) and PTD and we are responsible for late stage technical development of our small molecule pipeline, manufacture of DS and DP for clinical studies and transfer of the processes to commercial manufacturing.

The Opportunity:

You will support the Catalysis & Flow Reaction section in different scientific working areas, such as:

• Working in a small team of Machine Learning and Bioinformatics specialists

• Evaluation and use Machine Learning methods to support (bio)catalysts selection and reaction condition optimization

• Supporting process development by leveraging in house data and extract features predicting reaction yields

• Development of a user friendly workflow for applying the Machine Learning model for application in new projects

Who you are:

You are a student preferably in the subject of Data Science / Bioinformatics / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or a related fields. Furthermore, you are interested in using and sharing your knowledge as part of your Internship in a modern working environment. Your further profile for this position:

• Solid Machine Learning knowledge, with a particular focus on industrially relevant data sets and on computational/theoretical chemistry.

• Good chemistry knowledge, biocatalysis knowledge is a plus.

• Experience in coding end-to-end Machine Learning workflows and deploying them in a user friendly way.

• Experience in programming languages such as Python, R

• Experience in Data Analysis packages such as Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, and with High Performance or Cloud Computing environments.

• A proactive and collaborative work style

• Proficient in English (German is a plus)

This internship opportunity is one of a number of positions we offer in the department per semester and is not suitable for writing a Bachelor/Master/Diploma thesis.

The interviews will take place on an interview day with all considered candidates and the whole department.

Your complete application includes the following documents:

• A Current CV and a Motivation Letter

• A certificate of enrollment (if you are currently studying)

• 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 and you must be enrolled during the entire duration

• The RiSM task (see below)​

Application Process

The application deadline is 24.08.2025. All successful final candidates will be invited to a virtual interview day which will take place on 15.10.2025.

More information about the Roche Internship program in Synthetic Molecules (RiSM) and other opportunities within this program you can find here.

Are you ready to apply? We are looking for someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities.

RiSM task

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various aspects of life. Its applications span from ubiquitous uses such as virtual assistants and recommendation systems to complex domains including healthcare and scientific research. Assume that you are writing your own grant application for a 12-months internship that leverages AI within your chosen field of study or in a domain relevant
to your academic background. We anticipate receiving your proposal (maximum of 3 slides, PDF format) alongside your application.

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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