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The Position
Our 2026 Intern Accelerator offers a unique opportunity for passionate individuals to gain hands-on experience in the medical device industry while making a positive impact on the world. We are transforming our internship from a "program" into a launchpad—a 12-week intensive journey designed to ignite potential and deliver real business impact.
Are you ready to join a global network spanning 20+ countries, where bright minds collaborate to tackle real-world challenges? Do you want to work on impactful projects, shape the future, and drive change from within?
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work at our Scottish sites. As a recent acquisition manufacturing an innovative new product for Roche, this role offers hands-on involvement with both cutting-edge technology and the integration of a newly acquired site.
For 2026, we have identified a business need for interns to support our teams across the following functional areas:
* Manufacturing Operations (Reagents): Dive into the heart of production. You will support the manufacture of the precise chemical formulation of our testing solutions (Reagents).
* Manufacturing Operations / Process Engineering (Sensors): Supporting the high-tech, automated assembly of our diagnostic sensors by optimising production processes, improving yield and ensuring robust, scalable operations. Collaborating cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
* Quality Control (QC): Quality is our final word. At Sensor QC, we bridge the gap between production and patient safety. Join us to support product investigations, optimise and develop test procedures, and ensure every test result is beyond reproach.
* Safety, Health & Environment: Our Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) team ensures a gold-standard workplace that protects our people from hazards. You will support site-wide compliance and sustainability initiatives, helping us deliver life-saving diagnostics while maintaining an injury-free, eco-friendly operation.
* Research & Development (systems / electronics): Our Systems and Electronics R&D teams integrate advanced hardware, sensors, and embedded software to our diagnostic test platform.
* Research & Development (Assay): Our Assay Development R&D team designs and optimises high-precision tests to detect and quantify specific targets. You will collaborate on the "bench-to-pilot" process, refining experimental protocols and validating new technologies to drive our next generation of diagnostic or therapeutic discoveries.
* Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA): Our team acts as a strategic partner to Operations and R&D, navigating the path from a laboratory concept to a real-world medical solution. You will support our local Q&R teams in ensuring our life-saving diagnostic tools and processes are safe, effective, and compliant with global standards. Your direct support will help ensure our Right to Operate.
The "Accelerator" Experience
* The Mission Roadmap: Your 12 weeks include an onboarding bootcamp, cross-functional rotations during and a mid-point check-in.
* The Co-Pilot Program: You will be paired with a staff member for day-to-day support and informal learning.
* Mission Control: Our Managers and Site Leadership provide strategic direction to ensure your project succeeds.
* Skill Mastery: Become a "process ninja" with a Yellow Belt certification, master AI using Roche tools, and develop creative storytelling skills.
* Vibe Check: Build real connections through "Lunch with Leaders," team socials, and an "Escape Room Challenge".
Who You Are
You are currently finishing year 3 or year 4 of your degree. You are eager to apply your expertise in a modern work environment through a 12-week internship, gaining insight into the medical device industry.
In addition, you:
* Are a strong communicator and networker, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
* Possess influencing skills to drive projects across multiple operational sites.
* Have the project management mindset to lead and coordinate sustainability or operational efforts.
* Are confident in delivering presentations and sharing insights from your work.
* Have professional proficiency in English.
* Have interest in manufacturing processes and process mapping.
* Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
* Have a degree preference in Bio and Chemical Sciences, Engineering, or Safety.
If you meet most but not all of these qualifications, we still encourage you to apply
Internship Details
* Start Date: Expected Mid-June to September 2026 (exact dates TBC around university term time dates).
* Location: Site-based role with a presence at our Motherwell and Stirling sites.
* On-Site Presence: This is an intensive pilot requiring high on-site engagement to foster connections and hands-on learning.(80% minimum on site).
* Travel: Potential requirement to travel to other UK sites for training
* Pro-Rata Salary
Application Process
Application submission by candidates: deadline Sunday 1st March 2026
Phase I: CV and Cover Letter Review (Your cover letter should not exceed one page.)
As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.
* Why Roche : What is your key motivation for applying for this role?
* Why you: What personal qualities, skills and experience will you bring in relation to what the role will require?
Phase II: Video interview: Following your application, you will be informed if you are successful and moved to the next stage of the process which will involve video questions / answers to support your application.
Phase III: This final stage is an in-person assessment centre and interview with some of our technical and people leaders, where we look forward to meeting you and learning more about you.
Please note: Unfortunately, relocation benefits and visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.
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.