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2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology Research and Early Development
CompanyRoche
LocationSanta Clara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 16, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with experts to analyze biological data and validate models through machine learning. They will also document and present findings to project stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
103360
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 personalised 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.
Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
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About the Role
<p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><h3></h3><p></p><h3>The Position</h3><p><b><span>2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology Research and Early Development</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Department Summary</b></p><p></p><p><span>We are a team of highly experienced and collaborative bioinformaticians and we are seeking a qualified intern to help us leverage state of the art AI for healthcare. Your work will involve research and development of AI based bioinformatics applications for multiple kinds of biological data, particularly next-generation sequencing (NGS). Working on the crossroads of state of the art in AI and bioinformatics will equip you with the skills and experience of applying AI in improving patients’ lives.</span></p><p></p><p><span>This internship position is located in <b>Santa Clara, on-site.</b> </span></p><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Collaborate with experts for multiple applications to understand and analyze biological data </span></p></li><li><p><span>Explore multiple biological foundation models for biological applications feature engineering (particularly sequencing data analysis)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Validate the models through further machine learning for the downstream tasks of interest </span></p></li><li><p><span>Attend meetings, work collaboratively and communicate the findings to the project stakeholders through documentation and presentations</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure that the work is done under version control and is reproducible</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Program Highlights</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.</b></p></li><li><p><b>Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)</b></p></li><li><p><b>A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. </b></p></li><li><p><span>Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who You Are </b></p><p></p><p><b>Required Education: </b><br />You meet one of the following criteria:<br /> </p><p><b><span>-Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)</span></b></p><p><b><span>-Must have attained a Master's Degree</span></b></p><p><b><span>-Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)</span></b></p><p></p><p><b>Required Majors:</b><br /><span>Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics</span>. </p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Proficiency in a programming language (Python is preferred)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Machine learning expertise, particularly in deep learning</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to work in a Unix-like environment on an HPC compute cluster</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong algorithmic and problem solving skills</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with analyzing biological data, particularly sequencing data is a plus.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with biological foundation models is a plus but not required.</span><br /> </p></li></ul><p><b><b>Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. </b></b><br /> </p><p><span>The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of <b>California </b></span><span>is <b>$50.00</b> hour. 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.</span></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p></p><h3>Who we are</h3><p style="text-align:left">A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Let’s build a healthier future, together.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform" target="_blank">Accommodations for Applicants</a>.</span></p>
Key Skills
PythonMachine LearningDeep LearningUnixHPCAlgorithmic SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsBiological Data AnalysisSequencing DataBiological Foundation Models
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