Roche Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Agentic AI Engineering Support Internship

Job Title: Roche Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Agentic AI Engineering Support Internship Company: Roche Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Roche Next\-Generation Sequencing (NGS) \& Agentic AI Engineering Support Internship Program 🧬 Are you eager to bridge biological science, molecular assay design and practical Artificial Intelligence tools to shape the future of genomics? The Roche Diagnostics R\&D teams in Cape Town are seeking a highly motivated and talented recent graduate to join our 12\-month Internship program. Housed directly within the Sequencing Assay \& Reagent Development function. You will apply your biological understanding to build and evaluate practical AI tools that assist scientists in reagent and assay development while supporting data\-driven decision\-making. What You'll Do As an intern in Sequencing Assay \& Reagent Development, you will play a key role in bringing practical AI and data workflows into everyday assay design and laboratory research. Responsibilities include: * Build AI Tools for Development: Develop and refine Python pipelines and LLM agent workflows that analyse dense technical specifications, scientific literature, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assay design * Verify Model Accuracy \& Quality: Build automated verification checks to ensure AI model outputs strictly match real biological evidence, correct citations, and assay data attribution * Interrogate Technical Literature: Apply computational and bioinformatics tools to evaluate scientific documents, NGS assay criteria, and reagent performance requirements * Build \& Refine Test Pipelines: Design structured prompts and automated verification tests to evaluate AI tool performance against real\-world scientific examples * Bridge Science \& Computing: Partner with Assay \& Reagent Development scientists to understand their daily lab and design workflows, turning scientific requirements into practical AI utilities. * Maintain Technical R\&D Documentation: Document code architectures, testing outcomes, and failure\-case analysis to support diagnostic product development. Keep meticulous lab records, analyse experimental data, and prepare clear, comprehensive reports to support project goals * Hands\-On Training: Work alongside experienced Bioinformatics scientists, gaining real\-world training in Product Development and AI engineering. * Cross\-Functional R\&D Exposure: Real\-world insight into how computational utilities directly support wet\-lab sequencing assay and reagent development. * Applied AI Engineering Skills: Practical experience building reliable, verifiable AI tools for scientific literature and product design and development. * Dedicated Mentorship: Receive personalised guidance and career advice from our senior scientists and specialists * A Clear Career Pathway: Build a unique competitive profile combining molecular biological skills with practical AI tool development experience Who We Are Roche Diagnostics is a global leader in healthcare, dedicated to our purpose of Doing now what patients need next. At our Cape Town site, we play a pivotal role in this global mission, driving scientific innovation to create diagnostic solutions that improve health outcomes for all. Join a team that exemplifies a spirit of inclusivity, excellence, and collaboration. Ready to reshape the future of assay and reagent development with us? Work Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Availability: Full time

Who You Are We're looking for recent graduates with a solid scientific foundation in biological or computational sciences with a strong interest and practical talent for AI tools and Python programming. Required Qualifications: * Education: Recently completed (within the last 2 years) an Honours or Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, Computational Biology or Bioinformatics with experience applying Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning, or closely related field * Biological Understanding: Foundational understanding of core molecular biology and assay principles (e.g., PCR/qPCR, nucleic acid chemistry, or sequencing concepts) to comprehend assay development workflows * Python Programming Strength: Proven ability to write Python code for data processing, script automation, or tool development * AI \& LLM Enthusiasm: Hands\-on experience or active projects working with AI tools, LLM APIs, or prompt development beyond basic introductory concepts Key Skills: * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team\-oriented mindset * Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities * Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Apply now by submitting your CV, academic transcript, and a brief cover letter highlighting your molecular biology experience. Key Skills: Machine Learning, Python Salary: Not disclosed