Internship in Point of Care Analytics - Materials (m/f/d)

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The Position

Job facts

As part of Roche Diagnostics CPS Near Patient Care (NPC), our department is involved in a multitude of projects ranging from blood glucose measurements to the development of cardiac and coagulation assays.

The NPC Analytics Subchapter is located in Mannheim supports various products from early R&D to launched products.

The main focus of the group is the development and validation of tailor made methods utilizing techniques of rheology, analytical particle characterization (PCS, SEM, Laser Scanning microscopy), surface analysis of membranes, fleeces, metals, plastics and coatings (XRF, NIR/IR, RAMAN), as well as troubleshooting topics.

Your main tasks


* Develop methods based on new and existing technologies to evaluate raw materials, production intermediates and final products of the NPC portfolio


* Documentation of testing procedures


* Continuous analysis and evaluation of materials and products at all stages of development


* Support for customer related investigations

Who you are
In hiring new employees, we look for people who are also inspired by our mission and who would fit in well with the collaborative spirit of the company culture.

Because we know that employees are critical to our success in bringing novel diagnostic solutions to patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to providing employees with programs, services and benefits that allow them to bring the best to the business and to their personal lives.

To be successful in this role, you will be or you will have:


* Highly qualified and motivated Master student with a background in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Biomedical  Engineering, Chemistry or related fields


* High motivation to work hands-on


* Experiences in Surface analytical methods (SEM, Stylus profilometry), Spectroscopy (UV/VIS, RAMAN, NIR, IR, XRF) and Microscopy (SEM, Laser scanning, fluorescence).

Additional knowledge in surface tension, viscosity and rheology would be beneficial


* As an intern within R&D Near Patient Care Analytics you could be expected to support both project and functional teams depending on the needs of the department

Your advantages


* Flexible time management


* 2092€ salary per month for a full-time internship > 3 months


* Reduced meal prices (-50 %) in our employee canteen


* Fitness center on the Roche campus


* Networking with other students

Your application
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