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2026 Summer Intern - RA1 - Personalized Healthcare Solutions Assay Development
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Department Summary
Personalized Healthcare is a healthcare model that aims to tailor medical decisions, practices, and treatments to the individual characteristics of each patient. Companion Diagnostic (CDx) development is the process of creating a medical test that identifies patients likely to benefit from a specific targeted therapy, involving early biomarker discovery, assay development, validation for clinical trials, and rigorous regulatory approval (FDA PMA, IVDR) in parallel with drug development for precision medicine, ensuring safe and effective treatment. Key steps include biomarker identification, prototype assay creation, analytical/clinical validation, and co-development strategies with drug sponsors for timely market access An internship in Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS) at Roche will explore R&D innovation, PHCS Class 3 and Class 1 development, whole slide imaging, assay, platform, and instrumentation development in addition to project management and clinical operations. Basic histology and lab skills, good lab practices, and immunohistochemical (IHC) assay development skills will be developed.
This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site.
The Opportunity
Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects.
Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
Presents and discusses results of experiments within the department and project team.
Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies.
Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate.
Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files.
May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.
Program Highlights
Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in May/June 2026
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 or have attained an Associate's Degree.
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
Required Majors:
Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Required Skills:
Hands on Laboratory experience
Familiar with searching scientific literature
Skilled with the use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software
Experience working within a team in a dynamic, high-energy environment
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.
Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $23.00-$28.00 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.
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.
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