Intern Device Development

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The Position

The global Device and Packaging Development unit at F. Hoffmann-La Roche is responsible for the development of medical devices, combination products and packaging systems for R&D portfolio drug products. The department`s activities comprise a wide range of engineering disciplines ranging from the initial definition of product requirements to first commercialization and subsequent product care considering required regulatory, legislative, ecological, economical and technical aspects.

Within the department, the Section Verification Engineering is responsible for the generation and management of experimental and cGMP verification activities providing objective evidence that the medical device/combination products perform according to patient`s and technical expectations. Thereby, Verification Engineering supports the evaluation, selection, design, development, characterization, and industrialization of medical devices, combination products and packaging systems (e.g., pre-filled syringe, needle safety device, autoinjector, infusion pump, blisters, bottles, new & break-through & platform technology, special packaging).

As an intern, you will be part of the Verification Engineering Section. During your internship you will research and coordinate a significant project including

• Technical assessment and implementation of new equipment

• Assess parameters impacting primary packaging functionality

• Perform tests including statistical evaluation to assess method comparability / capabilities (proof-of-concept study, Design of Experiment)

• Develop test methods

• Summary and presentation of results

• Support practical testing for related projects

• You will be assigned to mentors

You are an enrolled student at a university, university of applied sciences or equivalent pursuing a qualification in pharmaceutical sciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or similar subject.

Ideally, you have already gained first experience with measurement systems and their application in the development of medical devices, combination products or packaging systems.

Further requirements include:

• Demonstrable practical knowledge of laboratory hands on work and developing test methods for a given application

• Experience of working in pharma or other closely-regulated environment

• Team player with strong oral and written communication skills

• Very good command of spoken/written English, German skills are of advantage

• Experience with numerical simulations of physical processes

• Excellent documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Good user skills in standard office IT packages

• Good knowledge of statistical techniques and scientific writing

• Experience with cryogenic sample handling is beneficial

The internship will start as soon as possible, preferred 01. March 2025. Internship period is 9 months up to 12 months.

To be considered your application needs to

• Include a valid certificate of enrollment, a cover letter and a CV.

• Non EU-EFTA citizens have to provide a certificate of mandatory internship in addition.

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.

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