Research Associate (m/f/d)

Job description

·  Job facts

Who we are and what we do:

Roche in Penzberg is one of the largest biotechnology centres in Europe and an innovative competence centre for life sciences in Greater Munich. With approximately 5,788 employees, it is the largest employer in Upper Bavaria and one of the most important economic players in the region. Highly qualified employees with an excellent reputation for expertise in science and technology from over 51 countries create a collaborative employee and management culture which promotes and supports modern, open-minded thought and activity.

The site is an important centre for the research, development, and production of diagnostic tests, input materials, biopharmaceuticals and analyzers and is of global significance. As an antibody powerhouse, it is also the centre for the research and technical development of therapeutic proteins.

Penzberg's foundation rests on over four decades of experience in biotechnology, and its future lies in its enthusiastic and passionate research and implementation of new solutions in life sciences.

It is the only Roche site in the world where research, development, and production for both Diagnostics and Pharma are all under one roof. Thanks to its global network and the unique collaboration between the Diagnostics and Pharma divisions, Penzberg serves the entire spectrum - from science to patients. The result is sustainable added value for Roche and the community, which is dedicated to the well-being of patients worldwide.

The Position:

As Research Associate (m/f/d) you will join the CIT2 Department at Roche Innovation Center Munich (Penzberg, Germany) and will interact closely with the team of other research associates, scientists and senior scientists as well as Post Docs working on novel class of cancer immunotherapy agents and their testing in primary human tumor explants. She/he will focus on performing in vitro biological assays to characterize the in vitro and ex vivo activity of new molecules.

The principal responsibilities will include:

·  Maintenance of in vitro cell cultures
·  PBMC isolation and processing of primary human tumor material
·  Performing 2D and 3D co-culture assays of PBMCs and primary human tumors
·  Supporting the work of scientists and senior scientists by performing in vitro/ex vivo assays based on tumor/immune cell cultures and co-cultures
·  Assessment of antibody binding, antibody-mediated tumor cell killing, immune cell phenotyping, assessment of activation, proliferation and cytokine secretion
·  Routine quality controls of molecules and batches
·  Data analysis and interpretation, contribution to preparation of scientific presentations and writing of scientific reports
·  Laboratory manager responsibilities including daily lab routine, ordering supplies, monitoring inventory and contracts will also be required

Who you are:

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, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

For this position you bring the following qualifications:

·  Bachelor or Master's degree with recent research experience in cell biology or tumor immunology (no PhD)
·  Excellent experience with mammalian cell culture, PBMC isolation and handling as well as primary human tumor processing
·  Excellent experience with primary human tumor cell-immune cell cultures and co-cultures (especially 3D co-cultures), various cell biology techniques and state-of-the art immunoprofiling techniques for functional characterization of immune cell responses (>6 parameter analysis by flow cytometry, CBA, MACS sorting, ELISA, luminescence)
·  Experience in primary cell preparation for scRNAseq and CyTOF is a big plus
·  Good written and verbal English is mandatory
·  Independent data analysis (excellent experience with FlowJo and Graph Pad Prism) and data interpretation, contribution to preparation of scientific presentations and writing of scientific reports
·  Strong communication and presentation skills
·  Ability to work effectively and independently within a diverse group of people
·  Excellent organizational skills, ability to take initiative and work according to time-lines

This position is fixed-termed for one year.

We look forward receiving your application!

Whom to contact

E. Hallermayer-Jahreiß +498856/60 19253

For technical questions, you can use our FAQ .

Should you have recruiting specific questions on your application or the specific job posting, please contact the responsible recruiter (E. Hallermayer-Jahreiß, +498856/60 19253).

Application documents

For your application, please keep it simple. We only ask you for an updated CV. All further relevant documents, such as certificates, reference letters etc. will be handled at a later stage.

·  Who we are

With more than 12,000 employees Roche Diagnostics GmbH (RDG) represents the third largest site within Roche. Apart from the two sales organizations in Germany (Roche Pharma AG and Roche Diagnostics Deutschland) RDG is focused on the operative business. At the two sites in Mannheim and Penzberg new diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical active ingredients are developed and produced for the global market.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Desired profile

Who you are:

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, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

For this position you bring the following qualifications:

·  Bachelor or Master's degree with recent research experience in cell biology or tumor immunology (no PhD)
·  Excellent experience with mammalian cell culture, PBMC isolation and handling as well as primary human tumor processing
·  Excellent experience with primary human tumor cell-immune cell cultures and co-cultures (especially 3D co-cultures), various cell biology techniques and state-of-the art immunoprofiling techniques for functional characterization of immune cell responses (>6 parameter analysis by flow cytometry, CBA, MACS sorting, ELISA, luminescence)
·  Experience in primary cell preparation for scRNAseq and CyTOF is a big plus
·  Good written and verbal English is mandatory
·  Independent data analysis (excellent experience with FlowJo and Graph Pad Prism) and data interpretation, contribution to preparation of scientific presentations and writing of scientific reports
·  Strong communication and presentation skills
·  Ability to work effectively and independently within a diverse group of people
·  Excellent organizational skills, ability to take initiative and work according to time-lines

This position is fixed-termed for one year.

We look forward receiving your application!

Whom to contact

E. Hallermayer-Jahreiß +498856/60 19253

For technical questions, you can use our FAQ .

Should you have recruiting specific questions on your application or the specific job posting, please contact the responsible recruiter (E. Hallermayer-Jahreiß, +498856/60 19253).

Application documents

For your application, please keep it simple. We only ask you for an updated CV. All further relevant documents, such as certificates, reference letters etc. will be handled at a later stage.

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