2026 Summer Intern - System Development Intern

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2026 Summer Intern - System Development Intern

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Department Summary

The hired intern will help in creating and developing new sequencing technologies. Contributions to projects may include wet bench work, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and scripting for automation and analysis. They will learn to use sequencing instrumentation and related instrumentation to facilitate the experimental work developing these systems. Technical knowledge from engineering and scientific disciplines will be used to develop new ideas and troubleshoot processes and hardware. They will conduct feasibility studies of the design to determine ability to function as intended. They will maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.

This internship position is located in Santa Clara, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Perform a variety of sequencing and sequencing-related experiments on a daily basis, help analyze and interpret the data.

• Learn operation of the Roche Single Molecule Sequencing Platform.

• General support of diverse research and development activities.

• Pull from previous technical knowledge in the above disciplines to generate new ideas to improve the sequencing systems.

• Modify existing code or generate new code to analyze data or test new instrument protocols.

• Perform all work using best laboratory practices and maintain a well-organized and concise record of work performed and progress made.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks , 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 Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors: BioChemistry, Biomedical engineering, Biology, Chemistry.

Required Skills:

• Previous laboratory experience required. Previous technical knowledge in one or multiple of the following disciplines is strongly preferred: molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, fluidics or microfluidics, mechanical engineering, and/or automation.

• Some computer scripting skills required (Python preferred).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and across scientific disciplines is essential.

• The candidate should be passionate, self-motivated, and possess a strong desire to join an ambitious team developing a next generation sequencing platform.

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.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $45.00 - $50.00 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 benefits.

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.

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