2026 Summer Intern - Pathology Lab Software

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2026 Summer Intern - Pathology Lab Software

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

Situated at the cutting edge of healthcare and technology, our team is dedicated to building "out of the box" analytics. Here, you won't just be tweaking existing models; you will be developing novel deep learning algorithms and leveraging next-gen computer vision to solve complex biological puzzles. If you are passionate about coding, curious about the unseen data in pathology, and eager to work on high-impact projects, this is your technical playground.

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

The Opportunity

• Innovate & Implement: Design, implement, and interpret deep learning algorithms to solve complex challenges in pathology image analysis.

• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate and apply state-of-the-art computer vision techniques (Deep Learning/Machine Learning).

• Automate: Implement workflow automation utilizing a combination of AI/ML methodologies and system-level automation.

• Knowledge Sharing: Proactively share findings and technical knowledge to support the development of the wider Roche community.

• Scale & Optimization: Solve the challenge of processing high-resolution medical images at high speeds to support exponentially increasing demand.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

• 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 - Senior level preferred).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors:
Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Biophysics.

Required Skills:

• Programming: Fluency in Python is required.

• Core AI/ML: In-depth knowledge of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision fundamentals.

• Frameworks: Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.

• Data Handling: Experience working with large datasets; specific experience with image processing or Whole Slide Imaging (WSI).

• Optimization: Proven ability to optimize code and algorithm efficiency.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Experience applying ML algorithms to biomedical imaging data.

• Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters and parallelization.

• Strong collaborative coding practices, including version control (Git) and literate programming.

• A track record of contributions to open-source packages or publications in top conferences or journals.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

• 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 Arizona 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.

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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