Intern – Biotech Drug Substance - Manufacturing Science and Technology

Established in 2007, Basel Drug Substance Supply (BDSS) is a Novartis biotech site where about 160 associates produce and test clinical and commercial drug substances and cell banks. BDSS contributes to global Novartis biotech operations by playing a crucial role in launching new biological entities. During your internship in our MS&T (Manufacturing Science and Technology) unit you will be able to work with Validation Experts and Products Stewards to support launches of new products.

Preferred start date: asap

Latest start date: flexible

Duration: up to 12 months

Location: Basel Klybeck; hybrid working possible with 3 days per week on site

Key responsibilities:

• Collecting data for manufacturing process parameter as well as analytical results.
• Data mining to check for potential performance differences on production lines.
• Trending the performance of cleaning processes over time and for different products.
• Determining the capability and stability of production process by statistical analysis of the analytical data.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential requirements:

• Education: Bachelor/Master student in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or Pharmacy.
• Languages: Englisch, German (understanding)

Desirable requirements:

• Being curious to learn more about state-of-the-art industrial processes of monoclonal antibodies.
• Basic understanding of biotech manufacturing processes and statistics.

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

Accessibility and accommodation:

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