Basel: Internship in Oligonucleotide Synthesis (Basel, 8-12 months) (m/w/d)-1-2

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

In Roches Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our dedicated people are empowered and encouraged to bring forward outstanding life-changing innovation at speed. This position is located in Preclinical Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (pCMC), a department within the small molecule research organization in pRED Therapeutic Modalities, where we pave, in a diverse, ambitious and innovative environment, the path to bring drug candidates from early research into development.

The Opportunity:

• Discovery of new techniques for the synthesis of complex oligonucleotides or peptides.

• Purification and analysis of reactions involving oligonucleotides or peptides with innovative chromatographic techniques.

• Scale up your findings into processes for the preparation of multi-gram quantities of desired target materials.

Who you are:

• An enthusiastic, motivated and scientifically interested person who enjoys teamwork and has a strong willingness to learn new techniques. 

• Preferably a chemistry / biochemistry student with prior lab experience.

• Prior experience with solid phase synthesis, conjugation, purification and analysis of oligonucleotides or peptides is desirable.

• Excellent organizational skills and proactive knowledge sharing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Please note that this internship is not suitable for a thesis.

To be considered, please send us your CV, cover letter and your certificate of enrollment (in case of ongoing studies) with your application.

Please note that according to regulations for non-EU/EFTA citizens a certificate from the university is also required, stating that an internship is mandatory.

We are looking forward to your application!

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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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

• Location: Basel
• Type: Full time