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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Particle Technology Intern

Spring 2027Updated
€13.08/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Penzberg, Germany
In Person
Biology & BiotechTranslational Research & Bench Biology

About the job

Requirements
  • Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Process Engineering, or be in a gap year.
  • Have very good German language skills.
  • Be proficient in English and comfortable speaking with international clients.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with simple syntheses in technology chemistry under guidance and in compliance with applicable occupational safety requirements.
  • After instruction, conduct experiments for particle synthesis, characterization, and application under the guidance and supervision of a qualified professional, such as a chemical engineer or chemist.
  • Conduct simple analytical tests.
  • Document work.
  • Follow safety instructions and internal and external occupational safety and environmental protection requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ideally have initial knowledge of particle synthesis and characterization, and basic theoretical and practical knowledge of protein-biochemical methods.
  • Enjoy working in a laboratory or pilot plant.

About the company

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Roche

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Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Basel, Switzerland

Founded

1896

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What believers are saying

  • Enicepatide delivered 15.5% weight loss in September 2026 and 22.7% in June.
  • pTau217 can scale immediately through Roche's existing lab network and improve Alzheimer diagnostics.
  • Roche's June 2026 data and September 2026 filings signal multiple obesity shots on goal.

What critics are saying

  • Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk dominate obesity pricing, distribution, and physician mindshare today.
  • Enicepatide remains Phase II-only; Roche starts late-stage glycemic and cardiovascular studies in 2027.
  • If enicepatide disappoints, Roche burns its $2.7 billion Carmot bet and loses obesity credibility.

What makes Roche unique

  • Roche combines pharma, diagnostics, and installed cobas labs across 4,500 U.S. instruments.
  • Elecsys pTau217 won FDA clearance on August 24, 2026, and CE marking September 7.
  • Roche controls obesity assets from Carmot and Zealand, spanning GLP-1/GIP and amylin.

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Company News

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Nov 2nd, 2026
Roche wins FDA clearance for respiratory panel detecting up to 19 pathogens in under two hours

Roche has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its cobas eplex respiratory pathogen panel 3 (RP3), the company announced on November 2, 2026. The test detects up to 19 viruses and bacteria from a single nasopharyngeal swab. It adds Bordetella pertussis and updates its assays for influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 to cover more strains. Laboratories can choose from up to five panel configurations to match local disease prevalence and patient needs. The test needs less than one minute of hands-on time and returns results in under two hours. It runs on the automated cobas eplex system and expands on the RP2 panel, which is authorised for emergency use.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 29th, 2026
HER2 targeted therapies market to hit $16.34B by 2030 on 8.6% CAGR

The global HER2 targeted therapies market is forecast to grow from $10.84 billion in 2025 to $11.75 billion in 2026, according to a Research and Markets report. It is expected to reach $16.34 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2026. Demand for targeted cancer treatments, rising breast and gastric cancer rates, and wider use of monoclonal antibody therapies are driving growth. Precision oncology, broader biomarker testing, and next-generation antibody-drug conjugates should support it further. In February 2026, Boehringer Ingelheim won US Food and Drug Administration approval for HERNEXEOS (zongertinib) for HER2-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer. In December 2023, Pfizer bought Seagen for about $43 billion. North America led the market in 2025; Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 28th, 2026
Roche launches BAP1 test to distinguish mesothelioma from other cancers

Roche has launched the VENTANA BAP1 (SP527) test worldwide to help diagnose mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer. The automated immunohistochemistry assay helps pathologists tell mesothelioma apart from other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, and from benign tissue growth. The test is registered as a Class I IVD with the US Food and Drug Administration and has IVDR approval as a Class C device. Roche announced the launch in Basel on October 28, 2026. Most patients are diagnosed late, with median overall survival of just 12 to 18 months. BAP1 works alongside the recently launched MTAP and Claudin-4 tests, which help preserve limited tissue samples for molecular sequencing. "Timely differential diagnosis of mesothelioma is critical to help deliver the best outcome for patients," said Matt Sause, chief executive officer of Roche Diagnostics.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Zymeworks signs Roche deal worth up to $718M in milestones, shows 65% response in ovarian cancer

Zymeworks has agreed a collaboration with Roche on ZW209, a T-cell engager that targets DLL3-positive tumours, including small cell lung cancer. The deal is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act clearance. Zymeworks would receive $55 million upfront and $40 million when a Phase 1b study begins. It could also earn up to $718 million in milestones, plus tiered royalties from high single digits to mid-teens. Roche would fund research and development, and take over later development and commercialisation. Zymeworks will run the first global trial. Zymeworks also reported updated data for ZW191 in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. In high-grade serous disease, confirmed response rates were 65% at 6.4 mg/kg and 55% at 9.6 mg/kg. The company is seeking partners to fund further development.

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Oct 27th, 2026
Roche wins CE Mark for compact cobas smart e immunoanalyser with 100+ planned assays

Roche has received the CE Mark for its cobas smart e immunoanalyser, a compact testing platform for smaller hospitals and laboratories. The company announced the approval in Basel on October 27, 2026. The device fits in a footprint of under one square metre and has a planned menu of over 100 assays. Reaction times are 18 minutes or less for more than 90% of Roche immunoassays, which can help local facilities cut turnaround times. It uses the same reagents and Elecsys technology as Roche's high-throughput systems, so results stay consistent across sites. Roche says it needs one minute of daily operator input and cuts hands-on maintenance by up to two-thirds compared with earlier platforms. It joins the cobas e 402 and cobas e 801 units, completing a range for clinics through to large hospital laboratories.