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
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That’s what makes us Roche.
The Opportunity
-
Joining Roche’s Institute of Human Biology (IHB), part of Roche Pharma R&D (pRED), focused on human model systems for drug discovery and personalized medicine.
-
Working in an interdisciplinary team of biologists, engineers, and data scientists.
-
Contributing to the advancement of predictive human model systems.
-
Internship based in the Microtechnologies Group at IHB.
-
Responsibilities include fabricating and characterizing microfluidic systems using techniques like micromilling, lithography, and laser cutting.
-
Involving stem cells and organoids in applications.
-
Receiveing mentorship, accessing to innovative infrastructure, and a collaborative network.
Who you are
-
Highly independent and diligent, thriving in a lab environment.
-
Strong work ethic with a positive, team-focused approach
-
Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Microengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field, completed within the last year or about to complete their studies soon
-
Hands-on experience with microfabrication techniques such as lithography, soft-lithography, micromilling, or laser cutting.
-
Proven ability to handle mammalian cell culture, stem cells, and/or organoids.
-
Experience with microscopy, CAD tools, image analysis, and software programming.
-
Strong communication, passion for scientific research, and excellent teamwork abilities.
-
Ability to work independently and collaborate optimally with diverse partners.
-
Genuine curiosity in drug development and medicine.
The preferred start date of this internship is September 2025 at the latest.
To be considered, please send us your CV, cover letter, certificate of enrollment (in case of ongoing studies), and a separate list of publications and projects with your application.
Please note that according to regulations for non-EU/EFTA citizens a certificate from the university is also required, stating that an internship is mandatory.
We are looking forward to your application!
For more information about opportunities for students and graduates, visit genext.roche.com
If you still have questions, then please check our FAQs and videos on careers.roche.com
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.
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
