Clinical Lab Scientist I
About The Position
At Roche, we foster a culture where you can show up as yourself, embraced for your unique qualities. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted, and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop, and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. A healthier future is what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche. Join our Research & Development team within Clinical Operations as a CDx Clinical Lab Scientist I. In this role, you will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on clinical specimens, interpret and report results, and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines. You will work under general supervision to support critical clinical trials and process-improvement initiatives within a collaborative, cutting-edge laboratory environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (BS or BA) in a life sciences discipline or a related field.
- Hands-on laboratory experience working with Immunohistochemistry (IHC), chromogenic in-situ hybridization (ISH), histology workflows (CAP/CLIA), immunoassays, or molecular biology techniques.
- Strong understanding of good laboratory practices, regulatory compliance, and proper documentation procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the flexibility needed to balance shifting schedules and tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer software, laboratory information systems, and basic statistical analysis tools.
Nice To Haves
- 1 or more years of experience actively working within an accredited clinical laboratory environment.
- Certified in HT or HTL (ASCP) and QIHC.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity testing within the CDx CAP/CLIA Laboratory, monitoring the performance of IHC, ISH, molecular assays, and immunoassays.
- Support clinical testing and sample processing while strictly adhering to CAP/CLIA regulations, ISO 15189 guidelines, and internal safety protocols (SHE, OSHA).
- Execute biological sample accessioning for blood, plasma, and tissue, managing quality control for demographic data input and communicating client sample updates.
- Evaluate quality control and test results critically against established acceptance criteria to safely validate and support clinical trial progression.
- Utilize technical writing skills and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to accurately complete laboratory documentation, SOPs, and Quality documents.
- Investigate laboratory failures and assist with root cause analysis, resolving operational variances to ensure data integrity.
- Maintain laboratory readiness by participating in routine maintenance, instrument troubleshooting, and regular safety inspections.
- Drive process improvements by analyzing alternative technical approaches to solve scientific problems and introducing fresh perspectives to existing workflows.
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- Benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
