Scientist I, Assay Development

Roche • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. 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. The Position You, as a Scientist I, will be a member of the Assay Development team in Santa Clara, developing RUO and CE-IVD/IVD products for use on next-generation sequencing (NGS) systems. You will contribute toward R&D strategies for related NGS applications, including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis. This position is ideal for you if you're looking to gain experience in assay and product development within a design-controlled process. The Opportunity Conducting complex laboratory experiments under general supervision by applying technical and theoretical knowledge to established scientific procedures. Resolving experimental hurdles by identifying procedural problems and recommending actionable solutions to ensure project continuity. Ensuring the accuracy, quality, and strict timeliness of all experimental results and data sets through diligent oversight. Communicating critical findings and project statuses to leadership through formal reports, technical presentations, and routine updates. Maintaining rigorous documentation of methods, materials, and results in compliance with internal safety guidelines and external regulatory standards like OSHA. Authoring high-level technical documentation, including SOPs, Design History Files (DHFs), and manuscripts, utilizing advanced technical writing skills. Facilitating laboratory excellence by participating in routine maintenance, supply management, and the implementation of ISO and QSR quality standards. Who You Are You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Minimum 0-3 years of related experience required. Experience in biochemistry and molecular biology. Hands-on experiences with PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and quantitation, as well as experiences with NGS library preparation, are preferred, but not required. Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant. You are someone able to work in a team environment and to quickly learn and apply new skills, procedures, and approaches. You can recognize and resolve basic problems encountered in the experimental procedure. You have data analysis skills and good documentation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum 0-3 years of related experience required.
• Experience in biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Able to work in a team environment and to quickly learn and apply new skills, procedures, and approaches.
• Can recognize and resolve basic problems encountered in the experimental procedure.
• Data analysis skills and good documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experiences with PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and quantitation, as well as experiences with NGS library preparation

Responsibilities

• Conducting complex laboratory experiments under general supervision by applying technical and theoretical knowledge to established scientific procedures.
• Resolving experimental hurdles by identifying procedural problems and recommending actionable solutions to ensure project continuity.
• Ensuring the accuracy, quality, and strict timeliness of all experimental results and data sets through diligent oversight.
• Communicating critical findings and project statuses to leadership through formal reports, technical presentations, and routine updates.
• Maintaining rigorous documentation of methods, materials, and results in compliance with internal safety guidelines and external regulatory standards like OSHA.
• Authoring high-level technical documentation, including SOPs, Design History Files (DHFs), and manuscripts, utilizing advanced technical writing skills.
• Facilitating laboratory excellence by participating in routine maintenance, supply management, and the implementation of ISO and QSR quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level