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Internship - (m/f/d)

CompanyThe businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
LocationCorsier-sur-Vevey
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 29, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in deploying and optimizing automated workflows for formulation development of biologics on robotic platforms. This includes conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to the documentation of standard operating procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7303
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its global affiliates. We are a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany. We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet. We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Privacy Statement: https://www.emdgroup.com/en/privacy-statement.html
About the Role
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Work Your Magic with us!  </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Start date: </strong>1st of February<strong><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Duration:</span></strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> 12 months</span><strong><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Location: </span></strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Biotech Development Center, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland</span><strong><br></strong><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Job Title:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white;"> Master Student Intern – Formulation Development on Robotic Platforms</span><br></span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Department:</strong> Early phase drug product development</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Your role:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We are seeking a motivated and talented Master student for a 1-year internship to join our Drug Product Development team. You will assist in the deployment and optimization of automated workflows for formulation development of biologics on our robotic platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge biotechnological processes and contribute to the standardization of robotic workflows in drug product development.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Support the deployment of new workflows for stress studies and analytics as well as the optimization of current workflows for formulation preparation and stability.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Collaborate with the team to design processes, ensuring they meet quality and efficiency standards.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Conduct experiments and collect data to improve robotic workflows & a</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">nalyze experimental data and prepare technical reports and presentations.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to robotic platforms and process development, including automation coding (protocol scripting and parameter tuning).</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Contribute to the documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for robotic workflows.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Assist in the setup, calibration, and maintenance of robotic platforms used for formulation development.Stay updated with the latest advancements in robotic technologies and their applications in biotechnology.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Your profil:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Engineering, Automation & Robotic). </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; background-color: white;">Basic understanding of formulation development and analytics of biologics is a plus.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Strong interest in biotechnological processes and robotic automation. P</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; background-color: white;">revious experience with robotic platforms or automation in a laboratory setting is a plus.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and experimental techniques & e</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">xperience with programming languages used in automation (e.g., Python).</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation & an a</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">bility to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail & a s</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">trong communication and teamwork abilities.</span></li><li style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; background-color: white; color: black;">Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, while proficiency in French is a plus.</span></li></ul><br/><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong> We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!</span></span></p>
Key Skills
BiotechnologyBiochemical EngineeringChemical EngineeringRobotic AutomationLaboratory EquipmentExperimental TechniquesProgramming LanguagesData AnalysisProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationTeamwork
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareEngineeringTechnology