Master Student Microfluidic Valve and Cartridge Development (m|f|d)

Company Description

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For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to significantly contribute to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,700 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success. 

Job Description

• This position offers you a unique opportunity to obtain your master’s degree while gaining insight into cutting-edge technologies for consumable cartridge development.
• Your master thesis will aim to improve assembly and functionality of a consumable cartridges for further application in cell preparation. Your work will be focussed on redesign of a microfluidic valve and the corresponding gluing process.
• You will apply bonding technology and 3D print prototyping to investigate and optimize the assembly and functionality of the cartridge. Upon completion of your training, you will independently perform experiments and data analysis.
• You will present and discuss your results with your team as well as other departments in the company.

Qualifications

• You are an enrolled student and passionate about technology and are about to begin your master's thesis in engineering or a related field.
• You have demonstrated your ability to work both independently and in an interdisciplinary team with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• You have good organizational and analytical skills.
• Your motivation, teamwork spirit and excellent written and spoken English skills complete your profile.
• First experience in experiment design, bonding technology, microfluidics, and 3D printing is a plus.
• Your workplace is Bergisch Gladbach.

Additional Information

What we offer

• A modern workplace and exciting opportunities in the development of technologies with a secure future
• Cross-border intercultural cooperation and short communication channels
• A collegial corporate culture and flexible working hours enable time management on your terms
• Personalized employee development program: specialist and personal training courses provided by our training university
• Diverse corporate benefits about employee health and staff events

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity.

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion or disability.

Become part or our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.

Contact us

If you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please use the link to send us your details (application letter, curriculum vitae, references and certificates). Please give us some idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for, outlining the reasons you have made this application.