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The Position

WHO YOU ARE

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Moreover you are/have:

• Enrolled in a PhD or medical degree program in Biology/Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field at a university and are looking to expand your experience with an industry internship. (must be enrolled at university for 50% of the duration of your stay at Roche, PhD thesis can’t be defended in the first half of the internship). Applications from individuals not enrolled in a PhD or medical degree program will not be considered.
• Basic laboratory skills and well-versed with standard molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with isolation and quantification of EV isolation and quantification would be a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm for scientific research and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Information about application documents and start date:
The preferred start date of the internship is April 2025 or upon availability.
Applications need to include a CV and a cover letter, as well as a letter from your
academic supervisor supporting your application to the RiSE Program.

• Assist in the isolation and purification of extracellular vesicles from human biofluid samples using techniques such as ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion

chromatography, or using commercial kits.

• Perform characterization of EVs using biochemical assays and methods to analyze the protein and nucleic acid content of EVs such as LC-MS, ELISA, ddPCR, RNA-seq as well as TEM and Cryo-EM.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records of experiments and results.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze data and contribute to the interpretation of findings.
• Participate in lab meetings and present research progress and findings.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and potentially contribute to scientific publications.