Principal Scientist I
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About The Position
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. Roche Diagnostics Solutions, Molecular Point of Care Assay & System Development Chapter focuses on developing and advancing molecular diagnostic tests and systems for point-of-care applications, aiming for rapid, accurate, and accessible diagnostics. The Principal Scientist will join the molecular point of care development team to help advance develop and improve mPOC technologies for various applications, including infectious disease diagnosis, oncology, and other areas. You will conceive, plan and conduct advanced independent Research/Development experiments from project inception through product launch and field support, define project milestones and apply advanced scientific knowledge to complete projects. You will design experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes, and analyze and interpret data/results; recommending new or creative approaches, and/or expansion or curtailment of investigations based on experimental data or new scientific information arising from area of responsibility. You will participate in project planning, process updates, and experimental design; Assume responsibility for timely completion of projects, ensuring activities are consistent with project critical path and responding appropriately to changing priorities. You will ensure technical activities under delegated supervision are conducted within internal and external guidelines and regulations. Interacts with other departments to further project goals. You will accurately and consistently record experimental methods, materials and results in electronic laboratory notebooks; Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and determine future experiments. You will apply advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents; prepares summaries, internal reports, presentations, manuscripts, etc You will present findings or comprehensive project status reviews at internal seminars/meetings. You will serve as an expert resource to other departments (e.g., Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Studies, and International Technical Services), provide timely response and follow-ups ;and participate in the expeditious transfer of products and technologies by providing scientific knowledge and assistance. You will provide technical advice/guidance to junior scientific staff, and serve as a role model. You will work on diverse problems requiring significant analysis and evaluation of intangible variables; may refer to established precedents and policies. You will interact with senior personnel from other departments or Roche companies on significant matters often requiring coordination between departments/organizations; you may lead project teams to solve business problems of moderate size, risk and complexity. You will perform other duties as assigned by management.
