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As part of the global technical development organization, Solid State Sciences is responsible for all solid-state aspects of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) at the Roche Basel site. This includes the development of scientific solutions in the field of solid-state analytics for drug substances as well as for oral solid dosage forms. Our mission is to ensure the uniform distribution of API within powder blends, addressing issues like API attrition during mixing and solid-form changes (e.g. hydrate formation due to humidity exposure). By employing advanced techniques such as Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) with in-situ Raman spectroscopy and Morphologi G3-ID, we seek to characterize physical properties and blend homogeneity as well as monitoring solid-form changes, then integrate these standardized analyses into our core analytical portfolio.

You will support Pharmaceutical R & D (Research and Development) in the field of solid-state analytics. This includes: 

Development of scientific solutions in the field of solid-state analytics

Utilization of advanced techniques like Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) with in-situ Raman spectroscopy for the monitoring of solid-form changes due to humidity exposure

Utilization of Morphologi G3-ID to assess blend uniformity and particle attrition

Characterization of physical properties (size, shape) and blend homogeneity before and after mixing

Integration of standardized analytical methods into the core portfolio to support drug substance and drug product development

Your work will involve planning and carrying out laboratory work as well as interpreting, documenting, and presenting your results. You will be supported by experts in the field who will encourage you to come with your own ideas and suggestions. To this end, you may also interact with experts outside the team and consult the scientific literature.

You are a master student (or recently graduated) preferably in the subject of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Physics  and have an interest in analytical issues. Furthermore, you are interested in using and sharing your knowledge as part of your Internship in a modern working environment. Your further profile for this position:

Reliable and accurate working style in an interdisciplinary and non-GMP environment

Team-oriented and decision-making personality

Self-sufficient, problem solving-oriented work habits

Good knowledge of MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proficient in English, German is a plus  

This internship opportunity is one of a number of positions we offer in the department per semester and it offers the possibility for writing a Bachelor/Master/Diploma thesis.

The interviews will take place on an interview day with all considered candidates and the whole department.

Your complete application includes the following documents:

A Current CV and a Motivation Letter

A certificate of enrollment (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 and you must be enrolled during the entire duration of the internship

The RiSM task (see below)

Application Process

The application deadline is 24.08.2025. All successful final candidates will be invited to a virtual interview day which will take place on 15.10.2025.

The Internship will start in 2026 for 6 months, please indicate your preferred start date in your application.

More information about the Roche Internship program in Synthetic Molecules (RiSM) and other opportunities within this program you can find here.

Are you ready to apply? We are looking for someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities.

RiSM task

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various aspects of life. Its applications span from ubiquitous uses such as virtual assistants and recommendation systems to complex domains including healthcare and scientific research. Assume that you are writing your own grant application for a 12-months internship that leverages AI within your chosen field of study or in a domain relevant to your academic background. We anticipate receiving your proposal (maximum of 3 slides, PDF format) alongside your application.

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