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The Position

Our team, «BGE Sensors & Reagents,» develops, characterizes, and optimizes various electrochemical sensors for medical devices in the field of IVD diagnostics, focusing on the measurement of blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites in whole blood. To deliver the desired products, we select electrochemical, optical, or enzymatic measurement principles and develop the corresponding sensors.

Your Opportunity:

Dive into the world of cutting-edge sensor development with a 6-8 month internship (flexible to fit your schedule). You'll collaborate with our expert team to design, test, and optimize electrochemical sensors used in life-saving medical devices. This is your chance to apply your scientific knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in healthcare.

In this position, you will

• Collaborate with our technical experts in the development and enhancement of sensors for blood gas analysis.
• Contribute to sensor design investigations by planning and conducting various physical and chemical experiments and tests. You will assist in the synthesis and characterization of different functional sensor components.
• Help improve material stability to extend shelf life and reduce the need for complex storage by optimizing the chemical composition and synthesis processes.
• Support the development team with your scientific expertise and gain a deep understanding of complex electrochemical sensors and processes, including their characterization and optimization.
• Manage assigned work packages, plan and execute experiments, and prepare detailed analyses and documentation. You will have access to various analytical methods and tools for sensor and material analysis, as well as data analysis software to compile technical reports.
• Receive a comprehensive introduction to the intricate and challenging field of sensor development for globally used medical devices.

Who You Are?

We are looking for a motivated and inquisitive student or recent graduate with a background in Engineering/Science (e.g., Bachelor's/Master's degree from a Technical University), ideally in Chemistry, Material Science, Physical Chemistry, or a related field. You should have some initial experience working in a chemical laboratory environment (including organic synthesis, solution/membrane formulation, and general wet chemistry). Your graduation should be within the last 12 months.

Additionally:

• You are eager to gain practical experience in an industrial setting and learn about development processes within a leading medical device company.
• You are interested in developing electrochemical sensors based on polymeric sensing layers/films, which you will help produce in the lab, measure using chemical and electrochemical methods, and analyze the resulting data.
• You have a structured and independent approach to conducting experiments and documenting results.
• You are open, adaptable, and a team player.
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English (and preferably German).

Internship Details:

• Start Date: As soon as possible in 2025
• Workload: 100%
• Duration: Minimum 6 months (with potential for extension to 12 months)

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your complete application as a single PDF document, including:

• Your CV
• A compelling Motivation Letter (including your desired start date and duration)
• A certificate of enrollment (if you are currently studying) OR Recent graduates are also eligible to start an internship with us within 12 months of their graduation date.
• For non-EU/EFTA citizens: Certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory (required due to regulations)

We look forward to your application!

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 Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

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