2026 Summer Intern - CSI-Assay Bioinformatics

Roche • Pleasanton, CA • 2d 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

The CSI-Assay Bioinformatics Department is committed to advancing healthcare and biotechnology through the development of innovative bioinformatics solutions. The department plays a pivotal role in clinical diagnostics and molecular assay development, with a focus on creating cutting-edge tools that make a global impact on patient care. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing software tools and ML/AI algorithms to support molecular clinical assay development. The team works collaboratively with multidisciplinary experts, including bioinformaticians and wet-lab scientists, to deliver state-of-the-art algorithms and tools that drive transformative solutions, advancing biotechnology and enhancing patient outcomes.

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

The Opportunity

Database Architecture: Design, model, and deploy scalable, efficient, and robust database structures to support large-scale biological datasets, analytical pipelines, and applications.

Backend Development: Develop backend systems, logic, and APIs using programming languages such as Python, ensuring smooth integration with databases and applications.

High-Performance Computing: Apply object-oriented programming, high-performance computing principles, and version control systems to design advanced data processing solutions.

Frontend Integration: Ensure seamless connectivity between backend databases and web or frontend applications.

Web Application Development: Build intuitive, user-friendly graphical interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.

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 Education:

You meet one of the following criteria:

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
Must have attained a Master's Degree.

Required Majors:

Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines.

Required Skills:

Your expertise includes database architecture, relational database management systems (RDBMS), and designing and implementing database schema, optimizing databases for efficient data storage and retrieval (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

You are a proficient coder with advanced knowledge in Python and R, and strong foundations in object-oriented programming, alongside robust expertise in Linux-based systems, HPC environments, and version control systems such as Git.

You are skilled in developing front-end web applications with modern frameworks and integrating them seamlessly with back-end databases. Your capabilities include crafting intuitive interfaces for visualizing complex datasets.

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.

You have proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and advanced data visualization libraries (e.g., D3, Plotly), enabling interactive and insightful data representations.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $45.00-$50.00 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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform) .

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