Master Student Internship in Bioanalytics and Biomarkers (BioAM)

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The Position

The opportunity

The Bioanalytics and Biomarkers Chapter (BioAM) is offering a unique 12-month student internship in two strategic areas including hands-on method development in laboratory and operational support in externalization of assays. This role is split between two key areas: Cellular and Functional Biomarkers (CFB) and Biomarker Externalization and Validation (BEV).

As an intern, you will gain comprehensive exposure from developing complex analytical biomarker assays in the lab to supporting the process landscape for outsourcing and externalizing of biomarker assays.

• Laboratory Research & Development: Develop and optimize biomarker assays using human biological samples across various platforms, including Flow Cytometry and Immunoassays.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve bottlenecks in assay performance to enhance analytical sensitivity, specificity, and throughput.

• Data Analysis: Perform rigorous analysis of experimental data and document all findings in electronic lab notebooks (eNA) to ensure high-quality, reproducible results that support project-level decision-making.

• Strategic Operations: Support the development of digital tools for assay lifecycle management, including requirement gathering and the creation of user stories.

• Process Management: Assist in the implementation and data curation of project management solutions to enhance team productivity and streamline externalization workflows.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work at the interface of different scientific and operational disciplines to help translate experimental results into actionable biomarker implementation plan.

Who you are

• Academic Background: Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Life Sciences (e.g., Bioanalytics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology) or a related field.

• Laboratory Skills: Practical, hands-on experience in a lab environment; experience with flow cytometry or immunoassays is a plus.

• Digital Mindset: A strong interest in digital process automation, data curation, and project management tools.

• Soft Skills: You are a proactive learner with a growth mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with full proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Technical details:

The preferred start of the internship is in March 2026 or by agreement. Please indicate your preferred start date and the desired duration of the internship in your application.

Non-EU/EFTA citizens (m/f/d) must include a confirmation from their university in their application stating that they are required to complete a mandatory internship as part of their education.

Part-time employment or writing a final thesis is not possible for this position.

Duration: 12 months

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Workload: 100%

Who we are

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.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.