AddressThe Position
2024 Summer Intern - Molecular Point of Care Systems Integration
Department Summary
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalized healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.
At Roche, we believe the best solutions come by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions and challenging the status quo to develop small ideas and achieve big wins in innovation. Our success in creating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace will directly impact our ability to deliver on our purpose of “Doing Now What Patients Need Next.”
Our Systems Integration team focuses on product development on a state of the art molecular Point of Care platform. Primary responsibilities will include conducting and monitoring laboratory experiments on site to develop technical and theoretical understanding as part of product development. With guidance, you will analyze and brainstorm alternative approaches to solve problems and find solutions. You will also be responsible for coherence and compliance with Roche systems engineering principles and processes.
This internship position is located inPleasanton CA, on site.
Key Responsibilities
After introduction to work processes, begins to organize, conduct and monitor laboratory experiments on site utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.
Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisors/project leader.
Evaluates new equipment and techniques.
Selects techniques to solve problems and makes sound design recommendations.
With guidance, analyzes and brainstorms alternative approaches to solve problems and find solutions.
Assesses results for applicability, validity, and conformance to requirements and specifications.
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 (Required)
Required Education:
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree
Required majors: Biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
Required skills:
Engineering background
Experience working in a laboratory environment
Equipment troubleshooting
Engineering problem solving
Data analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Desire GPA 3.0 or higher.
Previous work experience
Student organization and/or study abroad experiences are a plus.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Pleasanton, CA is $22 - $50/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.
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Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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