Roche · 4 days ago
2026 Summer Intern - Discovery Chemistry - Analytical Research
South San Francisco
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$45/hr - $45/hr
Start in 2026 SpringRoche is a leading biotechnology company, and they are seeking a 2026 Summer Intern in Discovery Chemistry - Analytical Research. The role involves contributing to the development of analytical strategies for macrocyclic peptides and applying machine learning to enhance preparative separation techniques in a collaborative research environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
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
This internship offers hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation and exposure to a cross-functional research environment focused on next-generation therapeutic modalities
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field
Foundational knowledge and experience of organic chemistry
Basic understanding and hands-on experience in chromatography (HPLC/LC-MS) and spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
Mass Spectrometry
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
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
Founded in 1896
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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