2026 Summer Intern – Instrument Design
About The Position
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 – Instrument Design We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. Department Summary The Next Generation Advanced Staining, Architecture and Material Compatibility group - consisting of 16 employees - is focused on the technical support and leadership of product definition predominantly within the development of technically complex new product initiatives. The department is based within the Pathology Lab Development division of Roche Diagnostics. The roles in this group have a strong technical & scientific focus in areas of Business Domain, Requirements Engineering, Product Definition, System Architecture & Material Compatibility. This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site. The Opportunity Learn & apply concepts in the design and development of complex plastic containers for assay reagents. Prototype modelling, simulation and technical trade-off analyses. Feasibility, characterization and requirements elicitation. Apply complex problem-solving methodologies to technical issues identified within projects. Support and organize project workshops. Program Highlights Intensive 12-weeks full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in May/June 2026. 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.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
- Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Systems, Material Science or equivalent).
- Entry level; prior internship or coursework in engineering.
- Understanding of basic engineering techniques and principles.
- Ability to follow detailed directions and learn from supervision.
- An interest in increasing quality and promoting a "Quality First Time" mindset.
- Developing technically complex systems.
- Problem solving both individually and in teams.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- High degree of flexibility and proactiveness.
Responsibilities
- Learn & apply concepts in the design and development of complex plastic containers for assay reagents.
- Prototype modelling, simulation and technical trade-off analyses.
- Feasibility, characterization and requirements elicitation.
- Apply complex problem-solving methodologies to technical issues identified within projects.
- Support and organize project workshops.
Benefits
- paid holiday time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
