Roche · 1 day ago
2026 Summer Intern - Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology
South San Francisco
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringRoche is a leading biotechnology company, and they are seeking a Summer Intern for their Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology department. The role involves performing routine maintenance on mammalian cell lines, developing assay methodologies, and conducting quantitative imaging and data analysis.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Perform routine maintenance and expansion of mammalian cell lines
Develop and investigate novel target engagement assay methodologies
Design and execute high-content immunofluorescence staining protocols
Conduct quantitative fluorescence imaging and data acquisition
Perform image analysis and statistical interpretation of experimental data
Conduct specific protein detection methods such as HiBiT for detecting protein of interest in cell lysates
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student)
Must have attained a Bachelor's degree (not currently enrolled in a grad program)
Required Majors: Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB), Biochemistry, Genetics or Developmental Biology, Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering (BME), Biotechnology, or any related field
Deep understanding of cellular signaling, protein-target interactions, and the scientific method; ability to explain the 'why' behind experimental controls
Prior experience working in a research lab setting outside of standard classroom coursework
Hands-on proficiency in mammalian cell culture with a demonstrated commitment to meticulous record-keeping and lab safety
A proven track record of taking initiative—such as troubleshooting a failing protocol or seeking out extra responsibilities in a previous lab or academic setting
Competency in quantitative analysis (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism, or Python) and an interest in translating raw images into reproducible scientific data
A genuine passion for drug discovery or basic research, evidenced by a willingness to commit the time necessary to meet project milestones and see experiments through to completion
Preferred
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Prior internship or Co-op experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting, showing a familiarity with the pace of drug discovery
Practical or theoretical familiarity with fluorescence microscopy and image analysis tools like ImageJ/Fiji or CellProfiler
Basic exposure to or a strong interest in learning liquid handling systems and high-throughput workflows
Experience with plate-based assays
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
Founded in 1896
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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