Internship in MSAT Process Engineering - Production Support BG/MISE Focus (6-12 Months)
About this opportunity
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team, part of Sensor & Cartridge (S&C) Operations, is dedicated to supporting the manufacturing and quality control of Roche Blood Gas and Electrolyte (BG&E) Sensors and Reagents. These systems are a critical part of first-frontier diagnostics, delivering fast, reliable results in patient-critical settings like the intensive care unit, emergency room, and operating room. We are a dynamic and interdisciplinary team committed to maintaining seamlessly reliable operations and high product quality. To ensure smooth shopfloor execution, this position places you right at the heart of daily manufacturing and real-time MES troubleshooting.
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our team in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.
In this role, you will be right at the heart of our daily manufacturing operations (Shopfloor). You will support production operators, solve real-time exceptions within our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and handle deviations to secure the safe release and acceptance of produced batches.
The Opportunity
As an MSAT intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the medical device industry by contributing directly to shopfloor operations and operational engineering. Your work will directly impact our ability to produce life-saving diagnostic systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operational & Shopfloor Support: Acting as an intermediate support contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for production operators directly on the line.
MES Troubleshooting: Investigating and solving technical exceptions, system errors, and quality issues within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to minimize downtime.
Improvement & Resolution Management (IRM): Managing detected or potential quality events with the primary goal of ensuring product safety and efficacy. Leading investigations, performing root cause analyses, and coordinating corrective actions.
Document & Change Management: Creating and managing GxP-compliant documents (manufacturing / QC process documentation, work instructions). Guiding operational changes through formal Change Management pathways to ensure regulatory compliance.
Knowledge Documentation: Ensuring product, system, and process knowledge is well-documented in internal Wiki articles for easy access and operational retention.
Who You Are
You are a current Bachelor or Master student (or graduated within the last 12 months) in life sciences, chemistry, process engineering, biotechnology, applied informatics, or a related field. You are a communicative problem-solver, thrive in dynamic environments, and are excited about working in close proximity to actual production lines.
Additionally, you bring:
A strong desire to be present on the shopfloor and interact directly with cross-functional operational teams.
Excellent collaboration skills to coordinate tasks with both internal and external partners.
A strategic mindset, a strong sense of timeline ownership, and a proactive, troubleshooting attitude.
An eye for detail and an appreciation for precise documentation in alignment with GDP/GMP guidelines.
An interest in working within a highly regulated medical sector and navigating structured operational environments.
Proficiency in both English and German.
Start: as soon as possible.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and gain valuable experience in the medical diagnostics field, please submit your application (CV and cover letter).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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