At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about making a positive impact on patients’ lives. We are brave in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) is a global function within Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) enabling discovery and early development of drug candidates in support of a diverse portfolio of small molecules, complex therapeutic proteins, oligonucleotides and gene therapies.
Within the PS organization, for our Investigative Safety Department in Basel we are currently seeking for a motivated Research Associate with a strong drive and dedicated to make a difference. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary and innovative team of scientists playing a key role in advancing preclinical safety assessment with a focus on cancer therapeutics.
This position is fixed term to 1 year with the possibility of permanent position.
In this position, you will:
Develop, implement and optimize automated human primary multi-cell co-culture-based assays focusing on immunology/oncology.
Design, execute, analyze and optimize cell culture based experiments.
Design and implement processes to handle, analyze and interpret generated data and derive conclusions from experimental outcomes.
Document and present results within a multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to innovate and improve our methods and processes.
What do you need to be successful in this role?
Training as a Lab Technician, BSc or MSc in biology, bioengineering or related field.
Proven practical experience in cell biology, immunology or biotechnology.
Hands on experience with in vitro assay setup and laboratory automation (including liquid handling automation) is a must.
Good understanding of immunology is highly desired.
Programming skills in one or more programming languages widely used in the scientific community is highly advantageous (e.g. Matlab, R, Python...)
Willingness to tackle both new and routine tasks.
Scientific curiosity, dedication and good organization skills.
Problem solving oriented demeanor.
Fluent in English, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
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