Roche · 20 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern – Discovery Immunology and Ophthalmology
South San Francisco
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $46/hr
2+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerRoche is a leading biotechnology company, and they are seeking a Summer Intern in their Discovery Immunology and Ophthalmology Department. The intern will contribute to innovative retinal cell therapy projects and collaborate with researchers, focusing on experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Designing, performing, and analyzing cell culture experiments to support model development and characterization using molecular biology, imaging, and bioengineering approaches
Progressively conducting experiments independently and analyzing data to elucidate mechanisms underlying age-related macular degeneration (AMD) biology
Reading and critically evaluating primary scientific literature relevant to the project
Actively participating in team meetings, seminars, and scientific discussions
Preparing a scientific poster and presenting findings in a final departmental presentation
Qualification
Required
Must have attained a Master's Degree
Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
Required Majors: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field
2+ years of research experience in academic and/or biotechnology laboratory settings
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through poster or oral presentations at regional or national meetings
Ability to design experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and work independently with appropriate guidance
Highly motivated, proactive, and driven, with a commitment to learning in a new scientific area
Interest in learning the fundamentals of drug discovery in an industry environment
Preferred
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Experience with stem cell culture and differentiation
Familiarity with bioengineering approaches and/or omics technologies
Laboratory experience with tissue dissociation, cell sorting, and aseptic technique
Proficiency in standard wet lab techniques, including pipetting and quantitative measurements
Experience reading and interpreting scientific literature
Strong organizational and time-management skills; familiarity with tools such as Google Calendar, Slack, or similar platforms
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.
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 Group Vice President, Computational Science and Informatics R&D
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