Internship - Cell Line & Cell Culture automation of process development on Robotic Platforms (m/f/d) (Corsier-sur-Vevey, Vaud, CH, 1804) en Merck
Merck · Corsier-sur-Vevey, Suiza · Onsite
- Oficina en Corsier-sur-Vevey
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Start date: February 2026
Duration: 6 - 12 months
Location: Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland
Your role:
We are seeking a motivated master student for a 6-month to 1-year internship to join our Drug Substance Process Development team. In the context of monoclonal antibody process development, we have different robotic platforms installed in our department. One is dedicated to upstream and cell line workflows development.
The intern will assist in the development and optimization of processes on this robotic platform to automate the cell line development activities. The final aim is to support the deployment of an end-to-end automated cell line expansion workflow .
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the deployment of new workflows for cell line and cell culture development on robotic systems (using liquid handler, incubators, readers, etc…)
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Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to robotic platforms and process development.
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Contribute to the documentation of standard operating procedures and best practices for robotic workflows.
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Present work results in team meetings
Your profil:
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Automation & Robotics or Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry
- Experience with programming languages used in automation (e.g., Python)
- Strong interest in biotechnological processes and robotic automation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Previous experience with robotic platforms or automation in a laboratory setting, basic understanding of drug substance process development, hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and experimental techniques a plus.
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