Internship for Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment in Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies (Basel, 6-12 months) (m/f/d)

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

The department "Pharmaceutical Development and Supplies" is responsible for the technical development and preparation of sterile dosage forms of biotechnologically and chemically engineered molecules, focusing on pre-filled syringes and vials for preclinical and clinical studies, and the market supplies.

Your Opportunity

We are now looking for outstanding, highly motivated, and reliable students to join our international team in an outstanding and competitive environment. As a student intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively participate (6 months) in one of the pharmaceutical development groups focusing on eco-balance calculation in formulation and process development. The projects relate to performing state of the art eco-balancing methods (LCA, PMI and others) for pharmaceutical processes. This requires a good understanding of Material science, Process development of drug product, Drug delivery systems (e.g. depot formulations, inhalation)

• Opportunity to engage in departmental activities related to innovative formulations, processes, and technologies

• Work independently

• Gain insights into the multifaceted and diverse working environment of pharmaceutical development

• Present results in internal meetings, and learn how current industrial requirements are implemented in everyday life

Who You Are

You are an enrolled student in environmental science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology or a related field, or you passed the 2nd state examination of your pharmacy studies and are interested in using and growing knowledge in a modern working environment. In addition, you received theoretical and practical training in life cycle assessments and have experience in conducting LCA case studies using a recognized tool (e.g. Simapro, Gabi, OpenLCA, etc.) or using a spreadsheet-based calculation with emission factors from a recognized database (e.g. Ecoinvent). You have basic knowledge about Product Environmental Footprint and Product Carbon Footprint standards and guidelines.

If you bring the following as well, we are looking forward to receiving your application:

• Interest in problem solving and optimization strategies and ability to learn quickly and adjust to a modern working environment

• You can work in a team and also independently

• You are flexible, well organized, and you have strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficiency in English and German

• Advanced skills in working with Microsoft Office and other data analysis software

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

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 also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.