2026 Summer Intern - Sequencing Sensor Module Development

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The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Sequencing Sensor Module Development

Department Summary

Contribute directly to the fight against cancer by engineering revolutionary, accessible DNA sequencing technology that enables earlier detection and delivers on the promise of personalized treatment.

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

The Opportunity

• Build sequencing module prototypes. Recommend design feedback to improve assembly.

• Plan, execute, analyze and document hands-on laboratory testing of next generation sensor module fluidic interfaces, including flow visualization, leak and pressure testing.

• Review plans and communicate results in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Recommend technical solutions and improvements to a state-of-the art sensor module to support DNA sequencing.

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).

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

Required Majors: Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Required Skills:

• On-site, hands-on lab testing in a laboratory environment.

• Able to clearly present results and conclusions to a technical audience.

• Able to integrate and function in a team-oriented environment.

• Able to plan, set up, execute, analyze and document laboratory testing. 

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.

• Coursework and demonstrated interest in mechanical design, structural and fluidics simulation and design.

• Ability to set up, run and analyze simulations using finite element analysis tools.

• Direct experience using SolidWorks mechanical design CAD tool.

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-$40.00 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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