For college students

From internship to thesis to career entry!

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Whether it's an internship or a thesis, you can gain valuable practical experience during your studies and gain an exciting insight into the world of a leading pharmaceutical service provider. You will actively support us in our day-to-day business and take direct responsibility for your own projects. So you can actively contribute to Vetter and show your talent, no matter which department you work in. It's worthwhile and can open up great prospects for your professional future.   

Many former interns have successfully launched their careers at Vetter after completing their studies. 

Do you want to achieve a lot? We have a lot to offer college students.

During your studies

Find the right one for you now

Your internship. Your choice.

Whether it's a voluntary or compulsory internship, with or without university enrollment, you can gain six months of practical experience in various departments with us. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to start your career with a thesis, as a trainee, or as a working student.

Your practical way to a thesis. 

You will find numerous exciting topics in different departments for your thesis—and you will be supported by experienced colleagues. Afterwards, you can join our trainee master's program or start your career straight away.

Working students welcome.

The perfect door opener: enrolled college students can gain up to 20 hours of work experience a week alongside their studies, take on their own tasks directly, and earn a good salary at the same time. Which department and for how long? We can discuss this with you flexibly.

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After your bachelor's degree

Trainee master's program

Go one more step with us! Master's or career entry? Our Trainee master's program makes both possible. Within two years, you will become a pharmaceutical generalist with a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science & Business. 

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Brief decision-making guide

Find out which professional field fits perfectly with your studies.

Natural sciences

Are you studying in these areas?
Biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioanalytics, molecular medicine, pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, food technology, and comparable courses of study  

Then these Vetter professional fields are the right ones for you.
Here you will gain fascinating insights during an internship and can also complete your thesis:  

  • Pharmaceutical production  
  • Quality control (e.g., chemical analysis, microbiology laboratory)  
  • Quality assurance (e.g., quality operations, quality compliance, contamination control)
  • Project management (e.g., clean room technology, customer project management)
First-hand experience

Whether during an internship, thesis, or as a working student

Are you wondering whether an internship, thesis, or working student position at Vetter is the right decision? These testimonials speak for themselves!

  • Student Insights

    Final thesis at Vetter: Ramadan achieves a 1.0 with distinction

    Internship, bachelor's thesis, working student, master's thesis: Vetter offers numerous opportunities for college students. Business administration student Ramadan Alkeefo tells us his story.

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  • Student Insights

    Jacqueline Son-Mi Chung, Microbiology Intern

    Jacqueline Son-Mi Chung is currently completing an internship in microbiology with Vetter in order to bridge the time to her master’s degree. In the conversation, she tells us how this came about and about her experiences so far.

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Vetter benefits for you

Your advantages

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Vetter networks.

In our family-run company, we cultivate open cooperation—also with and among those completing an internship: There are internship projects, "by interns for interns", joint activities, etc. This allows you to network and make lots of contacts during your internship.

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Learn more easily.

In the innovative e-school, you will find numerous online classes and application training courses, you can get to know our specialist departments better, and plan your path at Vetter. And we support your personal development—even beyond the workplace!

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Sociability.

A warm welcome instead of cold water: we will give you a thorough introduction during onboarding, and you will always have an internship supervisor at your side. During offboarding after the internship, we discuss where you stand and what your future path could be.

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Balanced instead of burnt out.

Living work-life balance: Vetter offers countless opportunities for a balanced, fulfilling working day in harmony with your free time—offers for social commitment, sports and fitness offers (EGYM Wellpass), mindfulness workshops, and much more.

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So much for “cheap labor.”

Even during your internship, you can take on responsibility and make an active contribution. We will encourage you and offer you support with internship supervision and various workshops. You can look forward to an attractive salary and access to our subsidized company restaurants. We can also help you find a room or apartment.

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Doing good: a good feeling.

With your internship, you will help Vetter to help people all over the world. Look forward to a meaningful job in a company that lives your values: sustainability, humanity, and a sense of responsibility.  

Convinced?

Now all that's missing is you!

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for an internship, thesis, or working student position at Vetter?

You can apply for advertised positions quickly and easily online via our job portal. Please note that we cannot process applications sent by email for data protection reasons. However, if you have any questions about your application, please feel free to contact us by email.

Do none of the advertised positions really fit? Then we look forward to receiving your unsolicited application via "Proactive Internship" and "Proactive Thesis". 

When does the internship start? When and until when can I apply?

Our internships are each advertised for six months. An internship always starts at the same time as the semester periods in September and March. We are also happy to allow you to start at a different time; please mention this in your application.   

Our internships are published six months before they start (i.e., always at the beginning of March and the beginning of September). There is no application deadline—the position is online and open for your application until it is filled.

Which documents do I need to apply?

You can upload the following documents (as PDFs) to your candidate profile:  

  • Resume
  • Certificates
  • Cover letter—This is not a must, but it allows us to get to know you better and find out more about your motivation and interests. This can increase your chances.
I don't know which internship suits my studies. What now?

In principle, we offer suitable internships, theses, and entry-level positions for almost every degree program—so it's worth taking a look at our job portal! We have summarized which fields of study are suitable for which professional fields in a brief decision-making guide

Can I also apply for an internship after my studies?

Yes, absolutely! Our internships are, of course, also aimed at graduates. University enrollment is not a prerequisite, and a voluntary internship is always possible.  

How exactly does the application process work?

Once we have received your application, we will take enough time to review it together with the specialist department. If you impress us, we will invite you to a virtual interview as soon as possible. Colleagues from the internship support team and the specialist department will take part. After the interview, you can let us know whether you are still interested in the internship—and we will also coordinate internally and get back to you with our decision. Of course, we try to do all this as quickly as possible. In any case, we will always keep you transparently up to date.

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News for college students

What we do and what you can experience

You can read about everything that goes on at Vetter here.

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About us

Discover more about Vetter and everything we stand for

We are a pharmaceutical service provider for the production of injectable drugs—helping people to treat cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other diseases. Get to know us!

Get to know us

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Vetter is a member of the Fair-Company-Initiative

We take responsibility for a fair career start

As a Fair Company, we are reliably committed to recognized quality standards and verifiable rules for internships.

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Do you have questions?

I am your contact person for all questions relating to internships and theses at Vetter.

Dorothee Prestel

Education manager

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