2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Chemistry - Analytical Research jobs in United States
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Roche · 13 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Chemistry - Analytical Research

positionSouth San Francisco
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$45/hr - $45/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Roche is a leading biotechnology company that focuses on innovative healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Summer Intern for the Discovery Chemistry - Analytical Research team to contribute to the development of analytical strategies and methods for macrocyclic peptides, utilizing advanced instrumentation and machine learning techniques.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
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Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of real-time analytical strategies for macrocyclic peptides
The project focuses on applying machine learning to analytical chromatography to help enable preparative separation
Develop and optimize analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis) for peptides
Develop a machine learning model to predict optimal separation conditions
Summarize and present experimental findings to multidisciplinary teams

Qualification

Chromatography (HPLC/LC-MS)Mass SpectrometryOrganic Chemistry knowledgePythonData interpretation skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of organic chemistry
Basic understanding and hands-on experience in chromatography (HPLC/LC-MS) and spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
Mass Spectrometry
Organic Chemistry knowledge and experience
Proficiency in Python
Strong experimental and data interpretation skills
Enthusiasm for problem solving and innovation in analytical chemistry

Preferred

Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
Experience operating or interpreting data from HPLC or LC-MS
Prior laboratory experience
Proficiency with literature search
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

Benefits

Paid holiday time off benefits

Company

Roche

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Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
dateFounded in 1896
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Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.roche.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.79B
Key Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
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Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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