Research Associate III, Assay Transfer
About The Position
At Roche, we foster a culture where you can express yourself and are 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. As a Research Associate III in the Assay Transfer team, you will be responsible for leading the technical transition of specific product components from Development to Manufacturing. You will apply advanced scientific principles to ensure manufacturability, lead the preparation of complex manufacturing documents, and identify process improvements. You will operate with significant autonomy, requiring minimal supervision on routine tasks and acting as a technical resource for more junior staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, and 4 years of relevant laboratory/industry experience
- Demonstrate strong independent thought and the ability to troubleshoot complex assays.
- Proficient in standard software (Excel, Word, or equivalent)
- Emerging proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP or Minitab) for data interpretation.
- Strong technical writing skills; able to draft complete validation reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that require only final-stage review.
- Ability to present data clearly to the broader group and lead technical discussions regarding specific project components.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design transfer.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Lean concepts is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Performing pilot reagent manufacturing, including the execution and testing of pilot reagent builds, as a primary responsibility.
- Representing the Assay Transfer team on cross-functional project teams, coordinating specific workstreams, and ensuring timelines for transfer activities are met.
- Writing and reviewing complex manufacturing documents, validation protocols, and technical reports with a high degree of accuracy and minimal oversight.
- Assisting in the design of experiments (DOE) and process characterization studies by helping define variables to be tested and contributing to experimental planning.
- Ensuring strict adherence to GMP, GLP, and Design Control principles and advocating for "Quality First Time" by reviewing team members’ work.
- Providing technical mentorship and training to junior Research Associates on laboratory techniques and transfer procedures to support team development and skill enhancement.
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
Senior
