R&D Intern

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The Position

Job Description

China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR) functions as a center of excellence for research and early development, and CICoR Oncology group is looking for a motivated and curious intern student majoring in Biotechnology or related fields to join our team. This role offers a unique cross-functional experience, combining dry-lab data analysis, wet-lab experimental support, and creative science communication. You will work closely with senior scientists and bioinformaticians, gaining hands-on industry experience.

• The main responsibilities of the position include:
  • Bioinformatics & Data Analysis Support
    • Assist in basic bioinformatics workflows.
    • Support the team in data visualization, creating charts, and organizing datasets for internal research projects.
    • Learn and utilize internal platforms or open-source tools to assist in literature mining and biological database searches.
  • Wet-Lab Experimental Assistance
    • Support routine laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, sample archiving, and inventory management under strict safety guidelines.
    • Assist scientists in executing basic molecular biology or cell culture experiments (training will be provided).
  • Science Communication & Video Creation

Brainstorm, script, and produce short promotional or educational videos to showcase team achievements, lab technologies, or internal scientific events.

• Qualifications / Discipline:

Bachelor of Biotechnology degree in relevant fields.

• Skills:

Strong motivation and leadership in pursuing challenging scientific questions.

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.