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The Position

A healthier future. Its 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.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

Thats what makes us Roche.

In Roches Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED) we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the worlds 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 lifechanging innovation at speed. The BioX Genetics and Genomics group as part of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in pRED supports preclinical safety studies (toxicology offtargets 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.

The Opportunity:

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

• Evaluate and benchmark cuttingedge technologies and methods for biomarker detection in neurodegenerative diseases (and potentially others) employing diverse PCR and nextgeneration 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.

Who You are/ have:

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

• strong molecular biology skills preferably with significant previous handson 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 problemsolving 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.

To be considered please send us your:

• CV

• Motivation letter (including desired start date & duration)

• Due to regulations NonEU/nonEFTA 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.

Administrative data:

Start date: 1 July 2025 or upon availability

Duration: 1012 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!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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 lifechanging healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.