Internship Plasmid Sciences for Gene Therapy Technical Development (m/w/d) in Penzberg

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The Position

Your Department & Team:

Roche’s Gene Therapy Technical Development function (PTCG) is responsible for the technical development and clinical production of breakthrough viral vector-based therapies from early clinical phase to market approval. Our core business is the development of safe, innovative and effective therapies using state-of-the-art technologies for the entire value chain. There you will join an expert team in the area of Plasmid Sciences and Manufacturing for development and production of plasmid DNA as a key element and starting material for gene and cell therapy.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities:

• You will support the development of novel plasmid formats as starting material for viral vector based therapies including independent execution of experiments as well as data interpretation and documentation.

• You will also contribute to the development and implementation of new cutting-edge technologies and methods for molecular cloning and host cell engineering.

• Data interpretation and presentation of your findings to the group will also be part of your responsibilities.

Your Profile:

• Team player: You are very interested in helping to build excellent teams. In your teams, everyone shares success, while setbacks offer an opportunity to learn something new.

• Continuous learning: You are willing to take responsibility for your own projects and are enthusiastic about challenges of new tasks as well as being highly self-motivated to find innovative solutions.

You are passionate about science and are currently studying biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology or any other relevant life-science subject. Being enrolled at university is a formal requirement for the internship. During your studies, you already gained hands-on experience in molecular biology (molecular cloning techniques, DNA preparation & isolation, PCR methods and work with microbial cell cultures). Good skills in English, both spoken and in writing, alongside experience in working in a highly enthusiastic, agile and cross-functional team complete your profile.

Your Application:

Please upload your curriculum vitae and a motivation letter specific to this position.

Take it into consideration that this internship requires an active student status throughout the whole duration, or as an alternative you might be in a Gap-Year (between Bachelor- and Master).

Start:

According to agreement.

Ideally for 6 months in Penzberg. This position is suitable for students looking for a full time internship.

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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.

Roche at Penzberg, near Munich, employs more than 7,000 people. The site is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and the only Roche site with research, development and production for both Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof. From your beginning with Roche, our motivated team will welcome and support you. Numerous opportunities for personal development, flexible work hours, attractive compensation packages and special family assistance programs are available.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

• Location: Penzberg
• Type: Full time