Internship - rAAV Gene Therapy (as of 1 October 2025; 9- 12 months in Basel)

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position To support our Viral Technologies lab within the Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development (pRED) Center in Basel, we are offering a highly motivated intern the opportunity to support project work in the field of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) gene therapy for a period of 9 months. The Opportunity In this role, you will be supervised by a PhD student in the Viral Technologies team on an innovative early research project focusing on translating AAV biology to improve rAAV manufacturing. As part of this process, you will work in a Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 environment producing, characterizing and testing generated viral vectors. Additionally, we offer you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with various departments, such as technical development and manufacturing. ● Conducting assays and maintaining cell lines in BSL2 environments. ● Characterization of rAAV vectors using dPCR, ELISA and WES. ● Performing small scale rAAV production for screening purposes. ● Optimization of a small scale screening platform. ● Identification and evaluation of novel helper systems for rAAV production. Who You are ● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Virology, or a related field. You have ongoing studies or graduated within 12 months prior to the start date. ● Experience in working with viral vectors and BSL2 cell culture. ● Knowledge of dPCR and rAAV production are a plus. ● Previous experience with molecular cloning is an advantage. ● Good verbal and written English skills, such as good communication and organizational skills. ● Ability to approach challenges with creativity and team spirit. ● High motivation and self-initiative to learn. Should this have piqued your interest, apply with your current CV and a Motivation Letter, where you indicate your preferred start date of the internship. Please note, due to regulations, non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents, and must be continuously enrolled in their university program for the whole duration of this internship. The letter should also specify the required length of the internship. If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now! Who we are 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. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.