Internship IP2TIS 2025 - For students in the field of Packaging or Materials Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Industrial Ecology

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Our Global Internship Programme in Innovation & Sustainability (#IP2TIS ) offers a unique opportunity for passionate individuals to gain hands-on experience in the medical diagnostics industry while making a positive impact on the world. Are you ready to join a global network spanning 20+ countries, where bright minds collaborate to tackle real-world challenges in Innovation & Sustainability? Do you want to work on impactful projects, shape the future , and drive change from within? The Opportunity This internship offers the chance to contribute directly to Roche’s 10-year ambitions by improving sustainability at our instrument production site in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. The goal of the project is to reduce the environmental impact of spare part logistics through substituting plastic foams that are currently used in the packaging with sustainable alternatives: – Contribute to Roche’s sustainability goals by tackling our Scope 3 emissions related to spare part packaging – Research and assess alternative packaging solutions focusing on protection effectiveness, environmental impact, and costs – Gain hands-on experience by working with suppliers, hardware development engineers and production teams – Collaborate with the production engineering department to design a plan for implementing and testing the new packaging solutions – Present a comprehensive business case to showcase the benefits of the proposed solutions – Be guided by mentors, gaining insights into sustainability practices and innovative packaging technologies Who You Are You are enrolled or have completed your Bachelor’s / Master’s studies at a university, preferably in the field of Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Industrial Ecology within the last 12 months and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship of at least 3 months and getting to know the medical diagnostics industry. Furthermore you are – knowledgeable in sustainable materials and carbon footprint reduction initiatives – familiar with the basics of protective packaging requirements – collaborative, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally – curious and innovative, with a keen interest in researching and implementing cutting-edge solutions – conversant in German to at least B2 level (preferred) Join a team dedicated to fostering change and driving the future of Roche Diagnostics. Become a part of our mission to uphold sustainability values, reduce environmental impact, and innovate for a healthier world. If you meet most but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. Technical details: The start date for the internship is between 1st and 16th of July 2025 More information about the program you can find on go.roche.com/ip2tis_25. Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here. 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 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.