Bachelor-/ Master Thesis: »Development of a sampling platform for stem cell cultivation«

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Aachen is seeking a thesis student to design an automated sampling system for stem cell production. Candidates should study mechanical or industrial engineering, have CAD experience (preferably SolidWorks), and good problem-solving skills. The role provides insights into innovative research and professional guidance during the thesis process.

Leistungen

Professional guidance

Insights into innovative research

Qualifikationen

• You are studying mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Initial experience in CAD, ideally SolidWorks.
• An independent, structured way of working and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and validate a new sampling platform.
• Research existing approaches and document requirements.
• Familiarize independently with the topic.

Kenntnisse

CAD experience

Problem-solving skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

Mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Jobbeschreibung

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 500 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible and more sustainable. In the group »Automation in Life Sciences«, we develop fully automated production platforms for manufacturing complex medical and pharmaceutical products. One example of this is cell therapies based on stem cells, which have regenerative properties. These cell therapies can be produced in bioreactors, for example. During cultivation, samples should be taken daily for quality control. Conventional sampling systems usually do not function double-aseptically or only once and then must be reloaded manually. However, in the reactor cultivation of stem cells, daily analysis of samples is essential for maintaining high product quality. To enable scalable, industrial production the automation of sampling is necessary. Accordingly, we would like to develop a novel sampling system that allows double-aseptic samples to be taken multiple times over a longer period of time.

Within the scope of your thesis, you will design such a system based on an existing concept.

The job requires regular attendance at our institute in Aachen.

What you will do

• Independent familiarization with the topic
• Creation of a requirements and functional specifications document
• Research into existing approaches
• Design, implementation, and validation of a sampling platform

What you bring to the table

• You are studying mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable field of study
• Initial experience in CAD, ideally SolidWorks
• An independent, structured way of working and problem-solving skills
• Very good language

What you can expect

• Insights into innovative research and industry projects
• Professional guidance and technical support in writing your thesis
• You are part of the team from the start and can contribute your own ideas

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

For any further information on this position please contact:
Lena Felser M.Sc.
Research assistant »Bio-adaptive Production«
Phone: [phone]

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80773 Application Deadline: