Biology R&D Intern (Immunology)

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.

The Position

Role Purpose

• The objective of this internship is to provide a student or recent graduate with the opportunity to practically apply academic learning within a Roche setting. You will gain valuable insight into the Roche organization and our unique R&D culture while supporting the Immunology team in the discovery and development of transformative, life-changing medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Support: Assist scientists in executing immune cell functional assays, including cytokine profiling (Luminex/BCA), and immune cell activation/phenotyping using multi-color Flow Cytometry (FACS), etc.

• Analysis & Reporting: Conduct rigorous data analysis of experimental results and prepare technical presentations for internal meetings. Actively contribute to the discussion of next steps and follow-up activities.

• Data Integrity: Ensure comprehensive and timely documentation of all experimental findings in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), adhering to global data integrity and lab safety standards.

Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a Bachelor’s degree program in Immunology, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related Life Sciences discipline.

• Technical Interest: A passionate interest in translating academic knowledge of innate and adaptive immunity into innovative drug discovery work.

• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal) is essential.

• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail, a proactive learning attitude, and the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a dynamic laboratory environment.

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.