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The Position

The R&D Near Patient Care System Integration & Verification team is offering a unique, four-month internship opportunity in the critical field of biomedical laboratory diagnostics. You will join a dynamic team at the forefront of blood gas analysis technology, helping healthcare professionals make critical, life-saving decisions in emergency rooms, intensive care units, and operating rooms.

The Opportunity

This role is strategically positioned to offer exposure to both new product development and the on market support of our established BGA portfolio, giving you a comprehensive view of the IVD lifecycle.

As our intern, you will:

• Support High-Impact Lab Studies: Work directly with the lab team to design, execute, and analyze studies using human whole blood samples on both newly developed prototypes and established, on-market BGA instruments.

• Drive Independent Investigations (R&D focus): Take ownership of planning and executing your own technical study. This could involve optimizing sample preparation protocols using whole blood or conducting targeted performance investigations on specific prototype devices and modules.

• Develop Technical Expertise: Master the operation of advanced BGA instruments, apply systematic troubleshooting skills, and learn to critically interpret complex diagnostic data.

Who You Are

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented student ready to contribute immediately in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

• Education: You are currently enrolled in a degree program in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, or a related Life Science field.

• Technical Skills: You are trained in basic laboratory techniques and demonstrate a meticulous, systematic approach to experimental work and data documentation.

• Working with Samples: You are comfortable and willing to work hands-on with human-based samples (specifically whole blood) and adhere strictly to all safety and quality protocols.

• Mindset: You possess strong analytical skills, are proactive in problem-solving, and enjoy working collaboratively within an international R&D team.

• Health Requirement: A valid vaccination for Hepatitis B, as well as a titer demonstrating adequate immunity, is required before the start of the internship on April 1st. Please ensure you can provide this documentation.

Additional information:

• Focus: System integration, performance verification, and advanced testing of Blood Gas Analyzers (BGA).

• Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland (On-site position).

• Duration: 4 months, commencing April 1st and ending July 31st.

• Working hours: 80%

Application process:

Your 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

Interested in diving deep into the technology that underpins critical care decisions? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting, hands-on 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.