2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology Molecular Lab Applications (DSRIC)

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2026 Summer Intern - Computational Biology Molecular Lab Applications (DSRIC)

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

Roche Diagnostics is a cutting-edge biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the field of diagnostics and data-driven insights. In the Computational Biology Molecular Lab Applications Department, we are at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art diagnostic products, research, and development. Our team is composed of forward-thinking scientists, engineers, and researchers who are passionate about revolutionizing healthcare through innovation. We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Software Engineer Intern to join our growing team and contribute to the development of tools for monitoring our high throughput data analysis pipelines.

This internship position is located in Santa Clara, Fully remote.

The Opportunity

• Design, develop, and implement intuitive and high-performance dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) of data process pipelines.

• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation from Google BigQuery.

• Integrate monitoring dashboards with our data sources, specifically focusing on connecting to and visualizing data stored in Google BigQuery.

• Collaborate with software engineers to understand pipeline architecture and data structures to ensure accurate and relevant performance metrics are captured and displayed.

• Conduct testing and verification of dashboard metrics to ensure accuracy and reliability of the reported performance data.

• Create documentation for the monitoring tools and dashboards to facilitate knowledge transfer and support internal users.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-week, 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 a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Master's Degree.

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: Computer Scientist, Bioinformatics, Computer Engineer, Computational Biology, Data Science.

Required Skills:

• Experience in SQL, with a working understanding of big data systems, preferably Google BigQuery.

• Experience or strong familiarity with a data visualization and dashboarding tool (e.g., Google Data Studio, Looker, Tableau, Power BI).

• Experience with a programming language such as Python or Java is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication and teamwork abilities.

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.

• Familiarity with concepts of data pipeline architecture and performance monitoring is preferred.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure Google Cloud is a plus.

• Experience with software development tools such as Github, PyTest, CI/CD etc.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary for this position based on the primary location of California is 50.00 per 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 benefit.

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.

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