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The Position

A healthcare pioneer and the industry’s global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, the Diagnostics Division pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo to redefine what’s possible. Our commitment to research and development means we can bring to the market integrated solutions in diagnostic testing, laboratory efficiency, healthcare digitalization and decision support tools and software. Our products deliver increasingly precise information to help save lives, prevent or control the risk of infection and monitor treatment effectiveness. 

The Opportunity:

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.

Support Process Development: Collaborate with R&D and operations teams to develop and refine sensor production processes by advancing testing and release methods.

Conduct self-sufficient experiments and testing series using both commercially available and custom-made instrumentation.

Independently execute experiments and test series employing both commercial and custom-designed instrumentation.

Data Analysis and Follow-Up: Execute independent data analysis and generate actionable follow-up activities based on the analysis results. Develop insights and results that contribute to informed decisions throughout the development process.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of development activities to document actions taken and enhance technical understanding.

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 after November 2024, preferably in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Material Science, and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship.

Furthermore you are:

Background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science or similar

Hands-on experience with UV-VIS spectroscopy, optical sensors, fluorescence technologies, and related fields (preferred)

Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and automation, preferably using Python, Matlab, and SQL

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Your complete application includes the following documents:

A Current CV and a Motivation Letter 

A certificate of enrolment (if you are currently studying). If you want to use this opportunity to do a Master’s or Diploma thesis, please highlight this in your application

For Non-EU/EFTA citizens: Due to regulations, you must provide a certificate issued by your university stating that an Internship is mandatory for your studies

Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Target Start Date: 1 Oktober 2025, or later, upon availability

Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Duration: 6-12 months
 

At Roche, you will have the opportunity to join an established early careers community, with a dedicated Early Careers Forum to share experiences, network and develop a broader understanding of the diverse functions in this pioneering healthcare company. This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and create meaningful connections with other talents that are launching their careers.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.