2026 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Critical Materials, Oligo Development

Roche • Branchburg Township, NJ • 2h ago

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

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

Oligonucleotide development group (ODG) is a product/process development team based in Branchburg, NJ, and is a part of RMS's research and development division. ODG's focus is development of oligonucleotide synthesis and purification methods to be used in commercial production. We are also responsible for evaluating new methodology and instrumentation to ensure that current and future oligonucleotide development and manufacturing demands are fulfilled for the Roche's Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based Diagnostics products.

This internship position is located in Branchburg, on-site.

The Opportunity

The focus of the summer intern will be on assisting the development activities of process optimization, Improvement and automation in the oligonucleotide production for existing and new products.This will include assisting in oligonucleotide production and characterization by HPLC/UPLC, LCMS, and UV-Vis.

The intern will be assisting/performing the experiments in the lab under the guidance of a mentor, documenting the experimental results and will share the findings within the team.

The intern will also take part in the group meetings between R&D, process development and manufacturing teams across multiple sites and may share the experimental results and feedback as required.

Program Highlights

Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education: You meet the following criteria:

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)

Completed at least 2 years of college/university to be eligible for the program.

Must have a = 3.0 GPA

Required Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering or related fields.

Required Skills:

Previous research or process development experience in the industry/academia.

Experience in high throughput automation process or programming.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

A good understanding of chromatography, spectroscopy, and DNA/RNA structure and properties.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg, NJ is $29.00-$33.00 per 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.

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. 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.

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