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The Position

The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team, part of Sensor & Cartridge (S&C) Operations, is dedicated to supporting the manufacturing and quality control of Roche Blood Gas and Electrolyte (BG&E) Sensors and Reagents . These systems are a critical part of first-frontier diagnostics, delivering fast, reliable results in patient-critical settings like the intensive care unit, emergency room, and operating room. We are a dynamic and interdisciplinary team committed to improving product quality and reducing manufacturing costs.

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our team in Rotkreuz, Switzerland . In this role, you will be a key contributor to our Process Improvement initiatives within BG&E operations. Your work will involve analyzing production processes to identify opportunities for optimization, as well as evaluating existing improvement ideas and helping to drive their further development.

As an MSAT intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the medical device industry by contributing to several critical process management tasks. Your work will directly impact our ability to produce life-saving diagnostic systems.

The Opportunity

Your responsibilities will include:

• Document Management: Creating and managing GxP-compliant documents, such as manufacturing and QC process documentation and work instructions, with a focus on integrating sustainability into documentation practices.

• Risk Analysis: Supporting process risk analyses (pFMEA) by preparing inputs, documenting outcomes, and assisting the team in identifying risks.

• Change Management: Supporting change management processes and ensuring all changes are documented, reviewed, and implemented according to regulatory and audit requirements.

• Knowledge Documentation: Ensuring project knowledge is well-documented in Wiki articles for easy access and retention.

• Process Improvement: Within the PI team, your responsibilities will include analyzing production processes and associated data from various angles, such as manufacturing costs, yield experiments, or QC analytics. You will then report your findings and conclusions based on this analysis. You will also contribute to the development of new and existing ideas for process improvements, helping to shape them according to Lean Manufacturing principles and to implement them according to GxP.

Who You Are

• You are an ideal candidate if you are a current Bachelor or Master student or you have graduated within 12 months prior to the start date in life sciences, natural sciences, chemistry, process engineering, biotechnology, applied informatics, or a related field

• You are curious, eager to learn, and passionate about new technologies and manufacturing processes and interested in new technologies and manufacturing processes

• You think strategically and set concrete objectives with an entrepreneurial mindset showing excellent timeline ownership

• You have an eye for details and value precise documentation in alignment with current GDP/GMP (Good Documentation & Manufacturing Practice) guidelines. You are aware that the highly regulated environment of the medical sector requires management processes such as Change Management in order to stay compliant and do not find this formal aspect of the work boring

• You are proficient in both English and German

Start: as soon as possible.

This position is not suitable for a Bachelor or Master thesis!

Due to regulations, non-EU/non-EFTA citizens without either a B permit with work permit or a C permit need to provide a certificate of enrollment, as well as a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory and stating the length.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and gain valuable experience in the medical diagnostics field, please submit your application (CV and cover letter).

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.