Master Student Internship In Genetics And Genomics (1 July 2025, 12 Months In Basel)

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A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

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In Roche's Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world's toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed. The BioX Genetics and Genomics group, as part of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in pRED, supports pre-clinical safety studies (toxicology, off-targets, mode of action), and clinical biomarkers across various disease areas. Our technical expertise is focused on DNA and RNA analyses (e.g. next generation sequencing, single cell gene expression, spatial transcriptomics, qPCR, ddPCR, and more) and includes data QC and analysis in collaboration with Bioinformatics and Biostatistical experts.

• Contribute to innovative genomic assay development, including rigorous analytical validation (sensitivity, precision, robustness) and assessment of clinical utility for cell-type specific cfDNA assays.

• Evaluate and benchmark cutting-edge technologies and methods for biomarker detection in neurodegenerative diseases (and potentially others), employing diverse PCR and next-generation sequencing techniques.

• Design and execute lab experiments and support bioinformatic analyses.

• Take initiative to develop and implement your own research ideas, from analysis strategy to presenting findings to various stakeholders.

• an enthusiastic and highly motivated student who is currently enrolled in a Masters level academic program or have graduated with a Master’s degree in the field of within 12 months before the start date

• strong molecular biology skills, preferably with significant previous hands-on experience in DNA/RNA extraction from various human tissues, nucleic acid quality control, RT/PCR assays and next generation sequencing protocol development (e.g. Illumina or Oxford Nanopore) in the context of epigenetics.

• bioinformatics skills, prior experience in NGS data processing and analysis is a plus.

• strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory.

• a growth mindset. You are resourceful and flexible in problem-solving, and you ask for feedback and learn from it. You have a keen interest in continuously learning and incorporating your learnings into actionable outcomes.

• You possess a high level of initiative and independence with an ability to solve impactful problems

• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team. You put yourself in your colleagues’ place and act boldly, collaborating with them.

• CV

• Motivation letter (including desired start date & duration)

• Due to regulations, Non-EU/non-EFTA citizens are required to submit a certificate of enrolment along with an official letter from their university confirming that the internship is a mandatory component of their studies. The letter also must specify the duration of the required internship.

Start date: 1 July 2025, or upon availability

Duration: 10–12 months

Location: Basel

If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organisation for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now!

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.