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

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A Roche Diagnostics Cape Town busca um(a) estudante recém-formado(a) para um estágio de 12 meses em suporte a engenharia de IA e NGS. Você aplicará conhecimentos biológicos e de computação para desenvolver ferramentas de IA que auxiliem no design de ensaios e no desenvolvimento de reagentes.

Você trabalhará com pipelines Python, validação de saídas de IA e colaboração com cientistas para transformar requisitos de laboratório em utilidades práticas, mantendo documentação detalhada.

Qualifications

• Graduação recente em áreas relevantes (Biologia molecular, Genômica, Bioinformática)
• Experiência prática com IA/ML ou projetos com ferramentas de IA
• Forte habilidade em programação Python e processamento de dados

Responsibilities

• Desenvolver e refinar pipelines em Python e fluxos de trabalho com LLM para análise de especificações técnicas e literatura científica
• Verificar a exatidão dos outputs de modelos, citacoes e atribuição de dados de ensaio
• Aplicar ferramentas de bioinformática para avaliar documentos científicos e critérios de ensaios NGS
• Projetar prompts estruturados e testes automáticos para avaliar desempenho de ferramentas de IA
• Colaborar com cientistas de Desenvolvimento de Ensaços e Reagentes para transformar requisitos em utilidades de IA
• Documentar arquitetura de código, resultados de testes e análises de falhas com clareza

Skills

Python

IA/LLM

Biologia molecular

Genômica

Bioinformática

Comunicação

Education

Honours ou Mestrado em Biologia Molecular/Genômica/Bioinformática

Tools

APIs LLM

Pipelines Python

Job description

Roche Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Agentic AI Engineering Support Internship page is loaded## Roche Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Agentic AI Engineering Support Internshiplocations: Cape Towntime type: Tempo integralposted on: Publicado hojetime left to apply: Data de término: 31 de outubro de 2026 (10 dias restantes para se candidatar)job requisition id: 202610-126801Na Roche, você pode-se apresentar como você mesmo, abraçado pelas qualidades únicas que traz. Nossa cultura incentiva a expressão pessoal, o diálogo aberto e as conexões genuínas, onde você é valorizado e respeitado por quem você é, e permitindo que você prospere tanto pessoal como profissionalmente. É assim que pretendemos prevenir, deter e curar doenças e garantir que todos tenham acesso aos cuidados de saúde hoje e nas gerações futuras. Junte-se à Roche, onde cada voz é importante.### A posição**Roche Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) & Agentic AI Engineering Support Internship Program** |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.### **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.**Highly Desirable Experience:*** **Assay / Reagent Development:** Practical experience with NGS library preparation workflows, reagent chemistry, or enzyme kinetics.* **Bioinformatics Exposure:** Practical experience with sequence alignment, bioinformatics databases, or computational biology tools.* **AI Agent Frameworks:** Exposure to LLM evaluation methods, agent frameworks (e.g., custom Python agents), or structured output formats.**Key Skills:*** Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.* Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.* Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.### **What You'll Gain**This program is designed to be a powerful launchpad for your career bridging biotechnology and computational AI. You will receive:* **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.### **Program Details*** **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa* **Duration:** 12 MonthsApply now by submitting your CV, academic transcript, and a brief cover letter highlighting your molecular biology experience.### Quem nós somosUm futuro mais saudável nos leva a inovar. Juntos, mais de 100 mil funcionários em todo o mundo se dedicam ao avanço da ciência, garantindo que todos tenham acesso à saúde hoje e nas próximas gerações. Nossos esforços resultam em mais de 26 milhões de pessoas tratadas com nossos medicamentos e mais de 30 bilhões de testes realizados usando nossos produtos de diagnóstico. Nós nos capacitamos para explorar novas possibilidades, promover a criatividade e manter as nossas ambições altas, para fornecer soluções de saúde que mudem a vida e causem um impacto global.Vamos construir juntos um futuro mais saudável.**A Roche é um empregador que pratica políticas de igualdade de oportunidades.**