Switzerland, Basel-City, Basel Headquarter
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Apply now!PrintAs part of the global technical development organization, we are responsible for the analytical research and development for new drug substances and drug products, at the Roche Basel site. This includes the development, optimization and validation of state-of-the-art analytical methods involving mostly chromatographic techniques. Our responsibilities also include the evaluation and implementation of new analytical technologies and methodologies.
You will support the Process Modelling group in Process Research & Development. The Process Modelling group applies mathematical models based on mechanistic understanding of manufacturing processes of oral dosage forms, to predict intermediates and product quality given the process operating conditions and to scale up the manufacturing process from laboratory to full scale.
Your responsibilities are:
Perform comprehensive literature review
Plan, organize and perform experiments independently as well as collaboratively
Set up and run simulations of the process by using appropriate mechanistic models available in software of choice
Evaluate and compare experimental data with simulation results and propose next steps for experimental and/or modelling work
Summarize results and present them clearly and effectively in meetings as well as oral presentations and reports
Further take away opportunities that we offer for our interns:
Many learning and training opportunities that will help improve your personal development and can significantly influence your own career
Learn to move in a global company, to network and to collaborate with partner groups
Be a member of our Interns Network and get to experience the culture of Basel in the heart of Europe
Your Profile
You are an enrolled student in the subject of Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering (preferably with Bachelor’s degree) and have an interest in computational modelling.
Your further profile for this position:
Interest in using and sharing your knowledge as part of a 6-months internship in a modern working environment
Reliable and accurate working style in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant environment
Collaborative and decision-making personality as well as self-sufficient, problem solving-oriented work habits
Aptitude for mathematics and basic experience in computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C, gProms) as well as good knowledge of MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in using flow sheeting software (e.g. Aspen Plus, gSolids, gCrystal) and computational fluid dynamics or discrete elements modelling software (e.g. Fluent, Comsol, STAR-CD, OpenFOAM, EDEM, Liggghts) constitutes a plus
Proficient in English
This internship opportunity is one of around ten we offer in the department per semester. The interviews will take place in an interview day with all considered candidates and the whole department.
In order to ensure that your application will be considered, it has to include a current CV as well as a motivation letter in one merged PDF document. If you want to use this internship towards the practical part of a degree (i.e Master’s or Diploma thesis), please include this information in the application.
The internship position will start in the end of November 2019. Alternative start times are possible with prior arrangement, please also note this wish in your application.
Please note that the interviews will take place in the end of October 2018.
Application deadline is end of September 2018, we recommend to apply as soon as possible.
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.
For questions please call the Recruiting Team Switzerland: +41 61 682 25 50
Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
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