2026 Summer Intern - Technology Integration

Roche • Santa Clara, CA

15h • $30 - $33 • Onsite

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 - Technology Integration
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Department Summary
The Technology Integration (TI) team for Research and Early Development focuses on numerous integration activities in the Sequencing project. The team is responsible for research software to run the instrument, deep dive data analysis, baseline integration, and system troubleshooting. Technology Integration ensures that all the various complex components of the Sequencing system are working together seamlessly while pushing performance to a higher level.
This internship position is located on-site, in Santa Clara, CA.
The Opportunity
Drive a specific project aspect that will have significant implications for the Roche Sequencing program.
Design and execution of sequencing experiments utilizing Roche's nanopore sequencing platform
Both wet and dry laboratory work performed using industry-standard practices, including maintenance of a well-organized and concise record of work performed and progress made
Work closely with senior scientists and engineers on integration of new improvements to the system
Deep-dive analysis of experimental data using various quantitative and qualitative methods, with regular presentation of findings at internal meetings
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

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
• Will have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework at an accredited college/university.
• Biochemistry, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related field

Nice To Haves

• Expertise working with Python, R, and Linux/Unix (bash) is strongly preferred
• Completed at least one full year of research experience is strongly preferred
• Understanding of DNA manipulation techniques and sequencing methodologies
• Understanding of fluid dynamics
• Experience with integrating hardware and software together
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Responsibilities

• Drive a specific project aspect that will have significant implications for the Roche Sequencing program.
• Design and execution of sequencing experiments utilizing Roche's nanopore sequencing platform
• Both wet and dry laboratory work performed using industry-standard practices, including maintenance of a well-organized and concise record of work performed and progress made
• Work closely with senior scientists and engineers on integration of new improvements to the system
• Deep-dive analysis of experimental data using various quantitative and qualitative methods, with regular presentation of findings at internal meetings

Benefits

• 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.
• paid holiday time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees