Student Internship Process Biochemistry

Job description

  Job facts

At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are brave in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.

Roche Glycart AG, located in Schlieren/Zurich is a 100 % affiliate of Roche Pharmaceuticals, is active in the research, development and commercialization of new potent antibody-based products for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. We offer a stimulating and truly international environment.

As an Intern in our team, the Process Biochemistry group, you will become part of a young and highly motivated team of 6 people devoted to the purification and biochemical characterization of antibodies and other recombinant proteins. You will have the opportunity to work with the latest state of the art laboratory and analytical equipment as well as with new technologies.

During the internship your main tasks will include:

·  purifications of antibodies and recombinant proteins with different techniques for in vitro and in vivo use
·  Presentation of results in department group meetings
·  Quality control by HPLC and CE-SDS analyses of the produced proteins
·  Involvement in the continuous improvement of the DSP and in-process control processes
·  Storage and sample logistics

Benefits for you

Depending on your motivation and engagement we will provide you with an excellent learning experience in a dynamic global organization:

·  You will gain meaningful professional experience for your professional career.
·  You gain a cross-functional insight into global research organization.
·  You will develop considerably on a personal level, to start building your network and to leave a mark for potential future ventures.

Your Profile

We are keen to discover talents who are passionate about learning and show great curiosity in discovering new things. At the Roche Headquarter site in Basel/Kaiseraugst, employees from over 90 countries are doing now what our patients need next. We contribute our share towards achieving our mission and to make our vision of personalized healthcare happen. We offer you a multicultural workplace in a modern environment, which at the same time requires you to be open-minded and adaptable. This also means that you continuously contrast your results with others and acknowledge the benefit of teamwork and communications. You will be a member of our Interns Network that offers you chances to connect, have fun and get to know Basel, in the heart of Europe.

We are looking for a dedicated Bachelor or Master Student in the area of biochemistry, biotechnology, biology or Pharmacy. You are highly motivated, interested in a purpose- and people-driven and multinational environment and you have already gained some laboratory experience.

Moreover you have/are

·  An enthusiastic and scientifically interested person who enjoys teamwork and has a strong willingness to learn new techniques.
·  Fluent in English and/or German
·  Excellent organizational skills and a pro-active knowledge sharing

Please note that you have to be enrolled in university during the half of internship period.

The Internship can start between October and November 2018 for a period of 6 months - please clearly indicate your preferred starting date in your cover letter. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.

Due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens have to provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents.

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·  Who we are

Das Roche Innovation Center Zürich (Roche Glycart AG) ist in der Erforschung und Entwicklung gentechnischer therapeutischer Antikörper tätig. Schwerpunkte sind die Krebs-Immuntherapie sowie die Immuntherapie allgemein. Glycart gehört seit 2005 zur Roche-Gruppe und beschäftigt zirka 140 Mitarbeitende. Mehr dazu .

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