2026 Summer Intern - Molecular Point of Care Systems Integration

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

2026 Summer Intern - Molecular Point of Care Systems Development

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

Department Summary

At Roche, we believe the best solutions come by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions and challenging the status quo to develop small ideas and achieve big wins in innovation. Our success in creating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace will directly impact our ability to deliver on our purpose of “Doing Now What Patients Need Next.”

Our Systems Development team focuses on product development on a state of the art molecular Point of Care platform. Primary responsibilities will include conducting and monitoring laboratory experiments on site to develop technical and theoretical understanding as part of product development. With guidance, you will analyze and brainstorm alternative approaches to solve problems and find solutions. You will also be responsible for coherence and compliance with Roche systems engineering principles and processes.

This internship position is located in Pleasanton CA, on-site.  

The Opportunity

• After introduction to work processes, begins to organize, conduct and monitor laboratory experiments on site utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.

• Evaluates new equipment and techniques.

• With guidance, analyzes and brainstorms approaches to solve problems and find solutions.

• Assesses results for applicability, validity, and conformance to requirements and specifications.

• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor and team members.

Program Highlights

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

• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

• 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 be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)

- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program)

Required Majors:
Mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related field.

Required Skills: 

• Engineering background

• Experience working in a laboratory environment

• Equipment troubleshooting

• Engineering problem solving

• Data analysis

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

• Previous work experience preferred

• Student organization and/or study abroad experiences 

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 
 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  California is $26.00-$33.00 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.

Who we are

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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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