2026 Summer Intern - Instrument Design

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2026 Summer Intern - Instrument Design

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Department Summary

The Next Generation Advanced Staining, Architecture and Material Compatibility group - consisting of 16 employees - is focused on the technical support and leadership of product definition predominantly within the development of technically complex new product initiatives. The department is based within the Pathology Lab Development division of Roche Diagnostics. The roles in this group have a strong technical & scientific focus in areas of Business Domain, Requirements Engineering, Product Definition, System Architecture & Material Compatibility.

This internship position is located in Tucson, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Learn & apply concepts in the design and development of complex plastic containers for assay reagents.

• Prototype modelling, simulation and technical trade-off analyses.

• Feasibility, characterization and requirements elicitation.

• Apply complex problem-solving methodologies to technical issues identified within projects.

• Support and organize project workshops.

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: Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Systems, Material Science or equivalent).

Required Skills:

• Entry level; prior internship or coursework in engineering.

• Understanding of basic engineering techniques and principles.

• Ability to follow detailed directions and learn from supervision.

• An interest in increasing quality and promoting a "Quality First Time" mindset.

• Developing technically complex systems.

• Problem solving both individually and in teams.

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.

• High degree of flexibility and proactiveness.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $23.00 - $44.00 per 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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