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Master Thesis Product Development (x|f|m) 

CompanySartorius
LocationUlm
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will support the development and optimization of a cell line development platform for biopharmaceutical production. This includes applying genetic engineering techniques to generate novel designer CHO cells with optimized process performance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
10083
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sartorius is a leading international partner of biopharma research and manufacturing. We help our customers simplify progress from drug discovery to manufacturing so that more people can have access to better medicine. And simplifying progress starts with our employees who move things forward by realizing ambitious ideas and growing alongside with the company. Our product portfolio covers two customer groups: With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, Sartorius focuses on laboratories performing research and quality control at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutes. Our broad bioprocess product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions, helps customers manufacture biotech medications, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies safely, rapidly, and economically. Based in Göttingen, Germany, Sartorius also has a strong global reach with more than 60 production and sales sites worldwide. We regularly expand our portfolio through the acquisition of complementary technologies. In 2025, Sartorius generated sales revenue of around 3.5 billion euros. Currently, more than 14,000 employees from 110+ nations are working for customers around the globe. Join our team, partner or collaborate with us.
About the Role
Join our Product Development team as an Master Thesis Product Development (x|f|m). In this role, you will support the further development and optimization of our cell line development platform for the production of biopharmaceutical products, while focusing on what matters most: better health for more people.
The position is based in Ulm for a period of nine months and includes a three-month internship followed by a six-month master's thesis. You will become part of a team of dedicated colleagues who are excited to shape the future together with you.

Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities

The project focuses on the application of genetic engineering techniques to generate novel designer CHO cells with optimized process performance for the production of biopharmaceuticals. The project includes the following methods:

  • Standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. cloning, PCR, ddPCR)
  • State-of-the-art genome engineering technologies
  • Transfection and cell culture technologies for the generation of stable production cell lines
  • Small-scale bioprocesses in fed-batch format 


What Will Convince Us

  • Master studies in biology, biochemistry,  biotechnology or similar disciplines
  • Basic experience in lab work (CHO cell culture is of advantage)
  • Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques
  • High motivation and the ability to work independently
  • Structured way of working as well as solution-oriented way of thinking  
  • Fluent in English


What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

  • Making An Impact Right From The Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
  • Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network
  • Mobility Benefits: Good connections to public transportation as well as free parking
  • Well-Being: Free beverages (coffee, tea and water) and a basket of fruit
  • This position is filled within the Sartorius Stedim Cellca GmbH


We promote diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, age groups, disabilities, and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers

Key Skills
Molecular biologyCloningPCRddPCRGenome engineeringTransfectionCell cultureCHO cell cultureBioprocessingFed-batchBiotechnologyBiochemistryLaboratory work
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringHealthcareTechnology
Benefits
Comprehensive onboardingWelcome workshopsBuddy programCoachingAgile workingBusiness women networkPublic transportation accessFree parkingFree beveragesFruit basket