Internship in Advanced Cellular Models (6 months)

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche’s Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) organisation, our mission is to develop transformative medicines that address some of the world's most challenging and unmet healthcare needs. Within the Ophthalmology Discovery Therapeutic Area, we are dedicated to identifying novel biological targets and collaborating across diverse pRED functions to translate scientific hypotheses into groundbreaking therapeutics for patients.

Job mission:

We are offering a remarkable internship opportunity, in the Ophthalmology Discovery Therapeutic Area, to contribute to accelerating drug discovery processes by advancing more predictive human model systems. You will work alongside multidisciplinary scientists to develop new human in vitro models, set up assays, and perform relevant analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cell Culture and Model Development: Perform cell culture experiments and contribute to the development and characterization of new human in vitro model systems using molecular biology techniques and imaging.

• Lab Research: Design, plan, and execute laboratory research projects.

• Data Analysis: Analyse experimental results and assist in the interpretation of data.

• Reporting: Communicate scientific progress through internal meetings and prepare reports as needed.

Qualifications:

• You are currently enrolled in an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field or graduated within the last 12 months prior to the start date

• Technical Skills: Basic laboratory skills, including familiarity with cell culture techniques (human primary cells, pluripotent stem cells, or organoids) and molecular biology methods.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Attention to Detail: Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.

• You have an excellent command of both spoken and written English.

Benefits:

• Hands-on Experience: Gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional research environment.

• Collaboration: Work closely with experienced scientists and contribute to impactful research projects.

• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Join a team that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, understanding that inclusivity enhances the quality of our work.

Duration:

6 months – starting in January 2025

To be considered, please send us your complete application:

• A resume

• A cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, and relevant academic transcripts

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

For non-EU/EFTA citizens: enrollment at the university for the entire internship is required and a letter from the university stating that the internship is mandatory for your studies. The letter should also specify the required length of the internship.  Please upload this mandatory letter and your enrollment certificate along with your resume and cover letter.

Our commitment: 

Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.