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In Roche's Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
 

This position is located within the Nucleic Acid-based Medicines (NABM) department of pRED. The position holder will be part of the Viral Technology group which focuses on rAAV manufacturing and capsid engineering with the goal to improve the therapeutic potential of rAAV-based gene therapies.

In this role, you will work closely with our multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a PhD student to further our understanding of rAAV production and improve the system. As part of this process, you will participate in shaping the study design, perform molecular biology experiments to investigate the biology behind rAAV manufacturing and apply the obtained knowledge through genetic engineering to enhance vector production. You will also have the opportunity to present and discuss your results with your supervisor and the wider gene therapy team at the Basel and Penzberg sites.
 

Responsibilities:

Maintaining and developing cell lines in a BSL2 environment

Investigating rAAV production using flow cytometry and molecular biology assays

Conducting knockdown/overexpression experiments and assessing the outcomes

Regularly presenting findings and discussing results

Thoroughly documenting experiments in our electronic laboratory documentation system

You are enrolled or have completed your master's degree in biology, genetics, bioengineering or similar disciplines within the past 12 months prior to the start date. You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You have a keen interest in continuously building a personal network. Furthermore, you are resourceful and flexible in problem-solving and in working in a collaborative and inclusive manner.

You have experience with the following:

Mammalian cell culture (BSL2) and basic molecular biology techniques

rAAV production and cell line development are an advantage

Basic data analysis skills in R are a plus

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills in English
 

Should this have piqued your interest, apply with your current CV and a Motivation Letter (1 page), where you indicate your preferred start date of the internship.

Please note that, 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, and must be continuously enrolled in their university program for the whole duration of this internship. The letter should also specify the required length of the internship. Please also note that the work conducted during this internship cannot be used as a part of a thesis.
 

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Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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