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Student Internship in Molecular Pathology (3-6 months)

Inseriert am: 05.09.2018

Student Internship in Molecular Pathology (3-6 months)


Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel Headquarter


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  • Job facts


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. We are brave in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.


Molecular Pathology is embedded in the Pathology group. Beside the common activities of the tissue based pathology laboratories (necropsy supervision, automated immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and digitalization), the Molecular Pathology lab focuses on automated in situ hybridization (ISH; on Ventana and Leica platform), processing of electron microscopy samples and laser capture microdissection (LCM) with its downstream molecular biological analysis (e.g. qPCR).


This position will entail development of expression guided laser capture microdissection (LCM) by optimizing LCM technique and automated area selection, establishment of expression guided protocols with downstream analysis from RNA extraction to qRT-PCR, and comparison of protocols with regard to different conditions.


As an intern in the Molecular Pathology group within Global Pathology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, you will work under the supervision of the Head of Molecular Pathology. You will join an interdisciplinary team of pathologists, imaging specialists and laboratory associates.


During your stay in our team you will:



  • Working in a Biosafety level 2 (BSL2) environment

  • Document all establishment protocols

  • 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


Benefits for you


Depending on your motivation and engagement we will provide you with an excellent learning experience in a dynamic global organization:



  • You will gain meaningful professional experience and learn the fundamentals in Molecular Pathology.

  • You gain a cross-functional insight into global research organization.

  • You will have the opportunity to develop considerably on a personal level, to start building your network and to leave a mark for potential future ventures.


Your profile


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. This also means that you continuously contrast your results with others and acknowledge the benefit of teamwork and communications. You will be a member of our Interns Network that offers you chances to connect, have fun and get to know Basel, in the heart of Europe.


We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Bachelor or Master Student in the area of Molecular Biology, Biology or Medical Science. You are highly motivated, interested in a purpose- and people-driven and multinational environment and you have already gained some laboratory experience.


Moreover you are/have:



  • proven and previous Histology experience

  • Fluent in English and/or German

  • Excellent organizational skills and a pro-active knowledge sharing


Please note that you have to be enrolled in university during the half of internship period.


The Internship can start in October or upon availability for a period of 3-6 months - please clearly indicate your preferred starting date in your cover letter. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.


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 is an equal opportunity employer.

Vocational & Development Programs, Vocational & Development Programs > Internship

  • Who we areAt Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

    Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

  • Job facts

    • Location Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel Headquarter

    • Function Vocational & Development Programs

    • Subfunction Internship

    • Schedule Full time

    • Job level Entry Level

    • Job type Temporary (Fixed Term)

    • Division Roche Pharmaceuticals

    • Posted since 2018/09/05

    • Job-ID 201808-118332


  • Get in touchMrs. Jasmin Luise Finkbeiner

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