Internship complex CNS in vitro models for drug safety

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Update day: 25-04-2024

Location: Basel Basel-Stadt BS

Category: Education / Training

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing Biotechnology Research Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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The Position

Internship in Translational Ocular Toxicity

The Position

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) is a global function within Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) which covers several research areas including Immunosafety and Investigative Safety. Our Laboratory is situated at the pRED Roche Innovation Center Basel and focuses on the establishment and evaluation of novel in vitro models for drug safety screening of the brain and eye, thereby enabling informed decisions to bring the best drugs to patients.

In this position you will:
  • Work with a Corneal Epithelial cell model for tolerability assessment of early drug candidates
  • Establish translational markers of corneal toxicity and investigate their translation into clinic based on tool compounds known to cause tolerability issues
  • expand the in vitro testing set up beyond acute eye-irritation testing towards "chronic" tolerability testing

Who You Are
  • You hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Ophthalmology or Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a comparable education in Life Sciences.
  • You have good skills in molecular biology techniques, in vitro cell culture and microscopy techniques, ideally with 3D culture systems
  • You are self-motivated and have a strong interest in experimental cell biology, eager to learn how to use advanced analytical instruments
  • Previous experience with high-end software for data capturing and data analysis is a plus
  • You possess a strong team-spirit as well as ability to work independently with good planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral English skills

This is a temporary 9 month position with a desired starting date of April 2022.

The next step is yours. If you are interested in the position, please include your CV and a motivation letter in the online application.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

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.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Level:

Entry Level
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Deadline: 09-06-2024

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