Student Internship in neural organoid models

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The Position

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 making decisions and taking 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 rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

The Opportunity

Joining Roche’s Institute of Human Biology (IHB, part of Roche Pharma R&D (pRED), focused on human model systems for drug discovery and personalized medicine.

In this position, you will

Contribute to the derivation of new methodologies for induced pluripotent stem cell-based neural organoid models and implementation in screening assays and disease modeling

Support the characterization of newly derived organoid models with immunofluorescence, molecular and biochemical analyses

Work closely with colleagues in the areas of bioengineering

Design and execute experimental work and perform data analysis

Actively participate in scientific discussions and present your work

Who you are

You are an ambitious student who is currently enrolled in life sciences (biology, neurobiology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, or a related scientific field). You have a strong interest in scientific problem-solving and learning new techniques. You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment that gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development.

Desired skills

Prior experience in mammalian cell culture

Experience in basic molecular and cell biology techniques, including immunostaining, histology, and confocal imaging

Motivation to learn and apply innovative research tools and new techniques

Clear communicator and fluent in English

Additional skills

Experience in human embryonic/induced pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation

Experience working with 3D or organoid models

To be considered, please send us your complete application merged into one PDF including

CV

Motivation Letter

A certificate of enrollment (if you are currently studying)

For non-EU/EFTA citizens, a certificate from your university confirming that an internship is mandatory is required. This document must include the required timeframe. We also need a current enrollment certificate.

Due to regulations, please upload both of these documents along with your other application materials.

The preferred start date of this internship is January 2026.

We are looking forward to your application!

Who we are

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.