Merck Healthcare

Internship : MSAT USP (m/f/d)

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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!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.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.Starting date: February 2026Duration: 6 monthsLocation: Aubonne, SwitzerlandRole level: internship (undertkaking studies mandatory)Your RoleYou will lead a study on a cutting‑edge technology for cell amplification, set up experiments, and develop the method using a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach.You may have the opportunity to train technicians and support implementation of the new methodology within the production team in Grade C/D cleanroom areas (subject to training and qualification).You will also contribute to setting up scale‑down model bioreactors according to internal SOPs, routinely perform in‑process testing (IPT), and run analyses on cell culture batches. If needed, you will support process troubleshooting and investigation activities.You will present your work regularly to internal experts; opportunities to share results with the broader scientific community may arise. An agile, curious, and hands‑on mindset is essential.Your ProfileMaster’s or engineering student in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, or a related fieldStrong skills in statistics and modeling tools (preferably SIMCA or Minitab)Knowledge of bioprocessing, particularly cell cultureAbility to work autonomously and brainstorm within a team of expertsHigh motivation and results‑oriented mindsetGood communication skills in English (B2 min); French is highly recommended or willingness to learnWhat we offer: 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!Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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