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The Position
2025 Summer Intern - Data Science
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.
Department Summary
At Roche Diagnostics, we strive to drive innovation that improves patient lives. Our team leverages cutting-edge technology to develop tools and solutions that empower researchers and healthcare professionals. We are currently seeking a motivated and talented summer intern to join our efforts in building an advanced AI-powered interactive data exploration platform.
You will be part of an exciting initiative aimed at enhancing data exploration in the domains of immunosequencing, proteomics, and mass spectrometry. Building on our existing Python-based Streamlit app, this project will take our platform to the next level by incorporating Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced agentic reasoning layers to enable seamless interaction with complex datasets.
This internship position is located in Santa Clara, on-site.
The Opportunity
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Integrate Text-to-SQL Frameworks.
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Enhance Data Embedding Management.
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Develop Interactive Agentic Features.
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Ensure Scalability and Reusability.
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Prototype persistent query management and integration with external enterprise databases.
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Explore advanced agentic reasoning models to extend data exploration capabilities.
Program Highlights
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Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
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Program start dates are in May/June (Summer).
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A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
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Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
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Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Who You Are (Required)
Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:
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Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
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Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
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Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
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Must have attained a Master's Degree.
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Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
Required Majors:
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Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
Required Skills:
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Proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks like Streamlit, Langchain, and LlamaIndex.
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Understanding of SQL, database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL), and data management principles.
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Knowledge of machine learning models, natural language processing (NLP), or large language models (LLMs).
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Experience or interest in cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS tools like Athena, Bedrock) and scalable software development.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
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Familiarity with proteomics, mass spectrometry, or immunosequencing data.
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Experience with embedding management tools.
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Exposure to advanced data visualization libraries or platforms (e.g., Plotly, Matplotlib).
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
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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.
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Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 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 and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible.
Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.
Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
