Student Internship in Digital Pathology and Tissue Technologies (6 months) in Basel

At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigour, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

This position will entail development of immunohistochemical assays for cleared whole organ samples for imaging by light sheet microscopy, and multiplex immunohistochemical assays using brightfield and fluorescent techniques. You will work in an interdisciplinary team of pathologists, imaging specialists and laboratory associates in the Digital Pathology and Tissue Technologies group within Global Pathology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, under the supervision of the Head of Digital Pathology and Tissue Technologies.

• Document all establishment protocols
• Digitize fluorescent and brightfield slides using whole slide scanning
• Follow appropriate SOPs and fill out paperwork with great attention to detail
• Keep supervisor and team informed of project status
• Perform work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures
• Analyze experimental data
• Present results to the Pathology team

We are keen to discover talents who are passionate about learning and show great curiosity in discovering new things. At the Roche Headquarter site in Basel/Kaiseraugst, employees from over 90 countries are doing now what our patients need next. We contribute our share towards achieving our mission and to make our vision of personalized healthcare happen. We offer you a multicultural workplace in a modern environment, which at the same time requires you to be open-minded and adaptable. You provide us with examples that prove your ability to cultivate collaborations with different partners. This also means that you continuously contrast your results with others and acknowledge the benefit of collaboration and communications. As an intern you will be a member of the Roche Interns Network that offers you chances to connect, have fun and get to know Basel, in the heart of Europe.

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master‘s degree in Biology, Bioengineering or similar Life Sciences Background
• You have experience with immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence
• You are familiar with image analysis or slide scanning
• Passionate to collaborate in a cross-functional team in a multicultural environment.

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

The preferred start date is November 2018 or upon availability for 6 months. Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date and duration of the internship on your motivation letter. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter both merged in one document.

Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens have to provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents.

Roche strives to be an equal opportunity employer.

Do you have any questions? Please call the Recruiting Team Switzerland: +41 61 682 25 50