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The Position

Your department and team

The Immune and Cell Biology Department in Penzberg is part of the global Large Molecule Research function which is a key partner for all disease areas within Roche Pharma. We identify the candidates with the potential to become drugs early by predicting their mode of action and efficacy using physiologically relevant cellular model systems.

Your host team is located in Penzberg and consists of over 30 natural scientists and lab technicians and a varying number of interns. Our focus is on increasing predictivity and automation to support our pre-clinical research project teams. During your internship you will be at the forefront of laboratory automation bridging the gap between conventional biological assays and cutting-edge pipetting robotics. We are currently looking for 2 candidates.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Your primary focus will be on transitioning establishing and validating complex cellular workflows on automated platforms.

• You will perform and optimize Flow Cytometry (FACS) staining workflows using both conventional manual methods and automated pipetting systems.

• You will establish and validate new automated FACS workflows to ensure high data quality and reproducibility.

• You will also develop and implement automated workflows for T cell proliferation assays.

• You will develop human 3D immune cell cultures to evaluate the safety and efficacy profiles of therapeutic large molecules.

Your profile

• You are currently enrolled at university (studying cell biology immunology or similar) or in a Gap year between degrees (BA and Master); German language skills are not required but proficiency in English.

• You have hands-on experience in cell culture techniques.

• You have a solid understanding of multicolor flow cytometry and profound experience in this field.

• You bring in a high level of technical understanding and a strong affinity for laboratory equipment and automation.

• Prior programming experience and/or practical experience with complex 3D cell culture techniques will be considered a distinct advantage.

Your Advantages

• Flexible time management

• 2.268 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

• The possibility of accommodation in the Roche Boarding House or convenient transport connections to Munich with the Roche Shuttle

Your Application

Please upload your Curriculum vitae specific to this position.

Keep in mind that this internship is only directed at students (m/f/d) who are currently enrolled at university or are in their Gap year (between Bachelors and Masters studies).

Start: Immediately or according to agreement for a period of 6 months.

We are excited to see your application!

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

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