Internship in Molecular BiologyBiotechnology R&D (mfd)

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Would you like to help develop solutions for tomorrows healthcare At Roche in PenzbergEuropes largest biotechnology center near Munichyoull work at the intersection of research development and production for Diagnostics and Pharma. During your internship we offer you the opportunity to actively contribute to innovative projects in research and development get to know different business areas and gain valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of a global healthcare company.

The Team

Youll be joining the CoreLab Development research and development network within Roche Diagnostics. Our small independent and diverse team currently consists of 10 members. We focus on molecular diagnostics biopharma analytics and biopharma reagents. We accompany new product developments from the initial concept through to market launch and beyond. Additionally we contribute to technology evaluations troubleshooting and support marketing by creating promotional materials.

Your Challenges

• You will play an active role in various work packages sub-projects and projects aimed at developing and optimizing bioreagents such as enzymes nucleotides and enzyme kits. As part of this youll also be introduced to method and assay development as well as statistical experimental design (DoE) in an industrial setting

• Youll research plan implement and conduct analyses and experiments in close collaboration with your team and supervisor

• Furthermore you will help prepare reports and present your findings within the team as well as to colleagues in related departments and interface partners

Your Profile

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree in Biochemistry (Molecular) Biology Biotechnology or a comparable university program or you are in a gap year

• You enjoy lab work and experimental tasks including evaluating complex series of experiments

• You are enthusiastic about engaging with people and working together in a team to develop concepts and discuss our work scientifically

• You have an open-minded inclusive and authentic nature.

• Curiosity enthusiasm and joy are essential companions on your journey

Your Skills

• Your studies have equipped you with a solid theoretical foundation in disciplines such asBiochemistry Molecular Biology Biotechnology or related areas

• You have practical experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. qPCR cloning working with nucleic acids) biochemistry (enzyme activity proteins) or analytical chemistry (homogeneous assays HPLC photometry fluorometry electrophoresis). Ideally you have gained lab experience through internships student assistant jobs or during thesis projects

• You are able to organize and structure your work independently

• You approach challenges and ideas enthusiastically working systematically and solution-oriented while remaining open to creative and flexible approaches

• You communicate confidently with your team and our partners in English both spoken and written. German is helpful but not required

Your Benefits

• Flexible working hours and possible flexitime arranged with the team

• 2268/month compensation for a full-time internship (37.5 h/week)

• Networking with other interns and students

• 50% discount in our cafeteria

• Sport Center on campus

• Option for paid accommodation in the Roche Boarding House

• Convenient transport to Munich with our subsidized Roche shuttle

Your Application

Please note: This internship is for students (m/f/d) enrolled for the entire duration of the internship or individuals in a gap year (up to one year between Bachelors and Masters studies) who can provide written documentation of their university and when (month/year) studies will resume within one year.

Please note that recommendations for all student activities (e.g. internships theses etc.) are excluded.

Internship period: Starting August 15th 2026 or by agreement for 6 months.

Are you interested and want to be part of our team We look forward to receiving your application!

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