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MC Automation Intern

CompanyRoche
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform organic synthesis, scale up compounds, and maintain accurate laboratory records while operating and maintaining the automation platform. They will also collaborate with the chemistry team to solve synthetic problems and ensure compliance with safety and standard operating procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
108574
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). For more information, please visit https://careers.roche.com Read our community guidelines here: https://www.roche.com/some-guidelines.htm #Roche #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #Diagnostics #Healthcare #PersonalisedHealthcare #GreatPlaceToWork #Innovation
About the Role

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

  • Remains current in organic synthesis. Explores synthetic routes to specific target compounds with the assistance of supervisors. Has good understanding of the reactivity and functional group compatibility of intermediates and reagents employed, and is able to identify and solve many reaction problems.
  • Prepares, scales up and purify new compounds and known compounds for in vitro and in vivo evaluation in a timely manner. Maintains an accurate and current lab notebook and analytical data according; records all necessary information.
  • Understands and effectively conducts laboratory experiments utilizing established internal and existing literature procedures. Evaluates and solves synthetic problems with the assistance of supervisors; characterizes reaction products. Is a skilled user of all standard laboratory apparatus for synthesis and purification.
  • Writes up experimental procedures and data for publication or patent filing.
  • Shares information about results and status of work in an accurate, timely and proactive manner within the lab team, and upon request within the chemistry project team.
  • Understands infrastructure of chemistry department and neighboring disciplines and knows whom to contact to find solutions. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and teamwork.
  • Daily operation of automation platform, consumables management.
  • Assist automation team to arrange the work tasks of the platform.
  • Participate in the automation platform maintenance. 
  • Maintains a safe and organized work environment. Complies with relevant SOP’s.

 

 

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.

Key Skills
Organic synthesisLaboratory experimentsAutomation platform operationCompound purificationAnalytical data managementSynthetic problem solvingConsumables managementLab notebook maintenanceSOP complianceTeamworkChemical characterization
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareTechnologyEngineering