Topic:
Mass Spectrometry
Job facts
The chapter “Instrumental Analytics” is part of the Chapter Area Reagent Research & Design within Roche Diagnostics. Technology focus is on liquid chromatographic (HPLC) separation and mass spectrometry (MS) including sample preparation for quantitative analytics of diagnostic targets.
The goal of the proposed position is to develop, realize and test innovative solutions for diagnostic system concepts based on HPLC-MS/MS for the identification of oligonucleotides. Your work will focus on the following aspects:
Identification of suitable enzymes for sequence specific hydrolysis of engineered ribonucleic and desoxyribonucleic acids yielding oligonucleotides of shorter length
Supporting the development and optimization of an LC-MS/MS based oligonucleotide sequencing method
Application of developed methods to assess quality of engineered oligonucleotides
Examination of oligonucleotide related products and the characterization of their impurities
Review and evaluate scientific literature and to present your results
Working in close cooperation within a team of scientists
Who you are
In hiring new employees, we look for people who are also inspired by our mission and who would fit in well with the collaborative spirit of the company culture. Because we know that employees are critical to our success in bringing novel diagnostic solutions to patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to providing employees with programs, services and benefits that allow them to bring the best to the business and to their personal lives.
To be successful in this role, you will be or you will have:
You are enrolled in a Masters’s program in biology, chemistry biochemistry or a comparable program for the whole period of internship
You have a fundamental understanding of organic chemistry and analytical methods (liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry) and characteristics of nucleic acids (physico-chemical attributes)
Good communication and interpersonal skills are your strengths
You enjoy working in a team
Highly advanced planning and organization skills complete your profile
You possess good spoken and written English skills; German language skills are not required
As an Intern within R&D Early Development & Reagent Design you could be expected to support both project and functional teams depending on the needs of the department.
Start date: from 1st of October 2023 for 7 months
Application: please upload your resume online
We are looking forward to your application!
Do you need more support?
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions. Please send an email to
germany.talent_acquisition@roche.com
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.
Roche at Penzberg, near Munich, employs more than 7,000 people. The site is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and the only Roche site with research, development and production for both Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof. From your beginning with Roche, our motivated team will welcome and support you. Numerous opportunities for personal development, flexible work hours, attractive compensation packages and special family assistance programs are available.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
