Research Associate - In vitro safety models automation

Job description

·  Job facts

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:

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Develop, implement and optimize automated human primary multi-cell co-culture-based assays focusing on immunology/oncology.

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Design, execute, analyze and optimize cell culture based experiments.

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Design and implement processes to handle, analyze and interpret generated data and derive conclusions from experimental outcomes.

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Document and present results within a multidisciplinary team.

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Contribute to innovate and improve our methods and processes.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

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Training as a Lab Technician, BSc or MSc in biology, bioengineering or related field.

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Proven practical experience in cell biology, immunology or biotechnology.

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Hands on experience with in vitro assay setup and laboratory automation (including liquid handling automation) is a must.

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Good understanding of immunology is highly desired.

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Programming skills in one or more programming languages widely used in the scientific community is highly advantageous (e.g. Matlab, R, Python...)

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Willingness to tackle both new and routine tasks.

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Scientific curiosity, dedication and good organization skills.

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Problem solving oriented demeanor.

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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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·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.