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Immerse yourself in the fascinating everyday working life at Roche Diagnostics surrounded by beautiful mountains, not far from the scenic Lake Zug and yet close to the cities of Zug, Zurich and Lucerne. Here, where we have been rooted for over 50 years, we develop and produce diagnostic solutions and help to find answers to health questions.

The Rotkreuz site, where a wide variety of disciplines work hand in hand, is a meeting place for over 2,700 talented employees from 70 different nations. Our campus invites people to work together, be creative and realise their full potential. We believe that a positive work environment, employee satisfaction, inclusion and sustainability are key to growing together and improving the lives of patients around the world. Welcome to Roche in Rotkreuz.

Embark on a transformative learning experience with Roche Diagnostics through our Aligned Internship Program in Rotkreuz. Designed to nurture emerging talent, this program offers a dynamic and immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of diagnostics, fostering personal and professional growth.

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At Sensor and Reagent Development BGE, we are at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare industry. Banking on the technical expertise and know-how of our skilled and dedicated team of scientists and engineers, we design and develop sensors and reagents for blood gas and electrolyte (BGE) analyzers. Our products are essential for accurate and reliable patient diagnostics, impacting lives every day.

This internship position is located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Process Development: Collaborate with the R&D and operations teams to develop and refine reagent production processes.
  
• Conduct Data Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of data from various development lots to monitor and ensure product quality.
  
• Develop Automation Scripts: Create and implement Python scripts to automate data analysis tasks, enhancing process efficiency.
  
• Perform Experiments: Use lab scale or production scale equipment e.g. tanks, packaging equipment, in-line sensors to support the refinement of production and quality control processes.
  
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of process development activities, data analysis results, and automation scripts.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth design transfer and address any technical challenges.
  

Who You Are
You are enrolled or have completed your Master’s studies at a university, preferably in the field of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Process Engineering after February 2024 and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship.

Furthermore you are

• Background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering (Required)
  
• Proficiency in Python or similar for data analysis and automation (Preferred)
  
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation (Preferred)
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills (Required)
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities (Required)
  

Technical details:
The start date for the internship is March 2025 with a duration of 6 months.

Part-time employment is not possible.

It is not possible to write a thesis during the internship.

The application deadline is November 11th. Interviews will take place in late November and early December.

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.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

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 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.