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The Position

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.

We are now looking for outstanding, highly motivated, and hardworking students to join our international team in an outstanding and competitive environment.

Your Opportunity

• Actively participate (at least 6 months) in one of the pharmaceutical development groups focusing on manufacturing, equipment verification and process development. The laboratory projects tend to relate to:

  • Process development of drug product (e.g. Experimental optimization, or analysis, in-silico prediction and optimization of DP manufacturing filling parameters)

  • Acquiring, and characterizing lab equipment and manufacturing equipment and ensuring data integrity

  • The execution of technical risk assessments for lab- and manufacturing equipment to ensure safety in the lab.

• Opportunity to engage in departmental activities related to innovative 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

Who You Are

• To be eligible for an internship lasting 6 months, you must either be currently enrolled at a university in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology or a related field pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or have completed your studies (passed the 2nd state examination of your pharmacy studies) within the past 12 months prior to the starting date with a Bachelor's or Master's degree. For an internship lasting longer than 6 months, enrollment at the university for the entire internship is required and a letter from the university stating that the internship is mandatory for your studies. The letter should also specify the required length of the internship.

• For Non-EU/EFTA citizens: due to regulations, you must provide a mandatory letter issued by your university stating that an Internship is mandatory for your studies (for both 6 months and longer). For an internship lasting longer than 6 months, it also needs to specify the required length of the internship. Please upload this mandatory letter and your enrollment certificate along with your CV and motivation letter.

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

• Proficiency in English (German is a plus)

• Advanced skills in working with Microsoft Office and other data analysis software

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.

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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.