The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology or a related field, with emphasis in Virology and/or Microbiology. They should have hands-on experience with PCR and other molecular biology techniques, as well as familiarity with handling microbial DNA, RNA, and clinical specimens. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with alignment with the company's cultural values of Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

The candidate will perform PCR experiments, handle infectious microorganisms, analyze data, and report findings to supervisors while adhering to safety guidelines.

Science

United States

San Francisco

Large

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible.

Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.

Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Science & Healthcare

Roche

<ul><li>When you join our team, you will be doing meaningful work designing molecular diagnostic tests that enable diagnosis and management of human infectious diseases such as: Viral hepatitis, STI’s, respiratory infections, and emerging pandemic threats. Our team works collaboratively with Chemistry,</li><li>Bioinformatics, Medical Affairs, Development, and Business to create diagnostic tests for our cobasÒ x800 family systems. As you collaborate with some of the best in the industry, you will make a huge difference in infectious disease diagnostics!</li><li>You will be involved in the design and early development of prototype qPCR tests. You may also perform next-generation sequencing experiments to characterize novel qPCR assay targets. You will conduct experiments, summarize experimental results, and review conclusions with your supervisor. With guidance, you will analyze and brainstorm alternative approaches to solve problems and find solutions. You will learn new skills while collaborating with your team and supervisor to design and develop new qPCR diagnostic assays.</li><li>You have experience and/or interest in infectious diseases and molecular biology. You understand the theory and practical aspects of performing PCR assays and may have knowledge of infectious agents.</li><li>You may have experience performing qualitative and quantitative RT-PCR assays to detect microorganism infections. Most importantly, you are excited to learn as much as possible, and to apply that knowledge to develop new diagnostic tests!</li></ul>

Currently Studying

Bachelors

When you join our team, you will be doing meaningful work designing molecular diagnostic tests that enable diagnosis and management of human infectious diseases such as: Viral hepatitis, STI’s, respiratory infections, and emerging pandemic threats. Our team works collaboratively with Chemistry,Bioinformatics, Medical Affairs, Development, and Business to create diagnostic tests for our cobasÒ x800 family systems. As you collaborate with some of the best in the industry, you will make a huge difference in infectious disease diagnostics!You will be involved in the design and early development of prototype qPCR tests. You may also perform next-generation sequencing experiments to characterize novel qPCR assay targets. You will conduct experiments, summarize experimental results, and review conclusions with your supervisor. With guidance, you will analyze and brainstorm alternative approaches to solve problems and find solutions. You will learn new skills while collaborating with your team and supervisor to design and develop new qPCR diagnostic assays.You have experience and/or interest in infectious diseases and molecular biology. You understand the theory and practical aspects of performing PCR assays and may have knowledge of infectious agents.You may have experience performing qualitative and quantitative RT-PCR assays to detect microorganism infections. Most importantly, you are excited to learn as much as possible, and to apply that knowledge to develop new diagnostic tests!

2024 Summer Intern - Virology Micro RED

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Roche

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