About the role#
The CSI-Assay Bioinformatics department develops solutions for clinical diagnostics and molecular assay development. As an intern, you will work with bioinformaticians and scientists to build tools that analyze biological data and support clinical research.
What you'll do#
- Build scalable scientific data applications using software engineering best practices, object-oriented programming, and version control.
- Create dynamic visualizations like heatmaps, scatter plots, and comparative charts to help interpret biological datasets.
- Develop computational tools, statistical workflows, and automated pipelines to process experimental data and identify trends.
- Explore and evaluate machine learning models for pattern recognition and predictive decision-making.
- Integrate LLMs and AI tools to support natural-language data exploration, automated analysis, and scientific reporting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational Python skills and experience with Git.
- Knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems.
- Understanding of generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG concepts.
- Experience with frontend development using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, or Next.js.
- Familiarity with web application frameworks such as Streamlit or Dash.
- Preferred: Experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django), REST APIs, DevOps practices, and AI frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
- Preferred: Knowledge of bioinformatics, molecular biology, or machine learning concepts.
Location & details#
- Location: Pleasanton, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Roche
Roche operates as a global pharmaceutical and diagnostics company. It focuses on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology. The company maintains a presence in the central nervous system disease space and diabetes management. It employs over 100,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Switzerland.
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