The Position
At Roche, we believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.
That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigour, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.
Who We Are
The department "Pharmaceutical Development and Supplies" is responsible for the technical development and preparation of sterile dosage forms of biotechnologically and chemically engineered molecules, focusing on pre-filled syringes and vials for preclinical and clinical studies, and the market supplies.
The Opportunity
We are offering various internships and are now looking for outstanding, highly motivated, and hardworking students to join our international team in an outstanding and competitive environment. As a student intern, your responsibilities will include:
Actively participate (at least 6 months) in one of the pharmaceutical development groups focusing on formulation and process development. The laboratory projects tend to relate to:
Exploring new parenteral formulation approaches to stabilize proteins oligonucleotides, peptides, and small molecule drugs
Material science (characterization of primary packaging coming in contact with biologics)
Process development of drug product (e.g. experimental optimization, analysis, in-silico prediction and investigations of fluid dynamics and protein degradation in primary packaging)
Drug delivery systems (e.g. depot formulations)
Analytical method development of non-GMP methods for characterization of formulations (e.g. protein aggregation, interfacial science, particle characterization methods)
Opportunity to engage in departmental activities related to innovative formulations, processes, and technologies
Work independently on small projects in the laboratory
Gain insights into the multifaceted and diverse working environment of pharmaceutical development
Build technical documentation, present results in internal meetings, and learn how current industrial requirements are implemented in everyday life
Opportunity to work on data analytics projects and extend your skills in data science
Who You Are
You are an enrolled student in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology or a related field, or you passed the 2nd state examination of your pharmacy studies and are interested in using and growing knowledge in a modern working environment. If you bring as well the following, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Interest in problem solving and optimization strategies and ability to learn quickly and adjust to a modern working environment
You can work in a team and also independently
You are flexible, well organized, and you have strong interpersonal skills
Fluent in English (German is a plus)
Advanced skills in working with Microsoft Office
Experience in statistics by using R, Python, Minitab (or similar tools) is highly desirable
Experience in DoE design and multivariate analysis is highly desirable
How to apply
Please clearly indicate your availability for the internship (min. 6 months) in your cover letter.
Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.
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.
Preferred Starting Date: as soon as possible
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
