Student Internship in Device Development and Verification Engineering (Basel, 9-12 months)

Roche

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Full time

About the role

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position The global Device Development unit at F. Hoffmann-La Roche is responsible for the development of medical devices, combination products 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).

The Opportunity

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

technical assessment and implementation of new equipment
assess parameters impacting primary packaging/device 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

Who You Are

You are an enrolled Bachelor's or Master's student, or you have received your degree within the last 12 months, pursuing a qualification in pharmaceutical sciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or a comparable subject. You are someone who wants to influence your own development, and you are looking for a company providing the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies - where a job title is not the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Furthermore, you have:

already gained first experience with measurement systems and their application in the development of medical devices, combination products or packaging systems
fluent spoken and written English knowledge
excellent documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills
good user skills in standard office IT packages

Additional preferred skills 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
experience with numerical simulations of physical processes
good knowledge of statistical techniques and scientific writing
German knowledge is of advantage

Application process

Preferred start date: 1. February 2027
Duration: 9 - 12 months
Please apply with a valid certificate of enrollment or degree certificate, a cover letter and a CV.
Non EU/EFTA citizens are required to upload a certificate of mandatory internship in addition.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

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.

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