Scientist
About The Position
At Roche, we foster a culture where you can be 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. This allows you to thrive personally and professionally as we aim to prevent, stop, and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare. Join Roche, where every voice matters. A healthier future is our driving force for innovation. We continuously advance science to 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 is what makes us Roche. As a Scientist II – Panel Production / Molecular Biology within the Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) team, you will play a key role in generating and characterizing the biological resources that enable Roche’s research and development efforts. You will apply your molecular biology and cell culture expertise to produce custom clinical panels and characterized biological materials for research, clinical, regulatory, and product development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience applying broad knowledge in molecular biology or clinical studies, alongside an understanding of medical device and IVD assay development.
- Hands-on laboratory work and passion for molecular biology techniques and cell culture management.
- Comfortable working in a BSL-2 laboratory environment, maintaining strong aseptic technique and accurate data documentation (LIMS/eLN).
- Self-motivated collaborator who can independently plan experiments, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in a scientific discipline.
- Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and aligning cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience working with high-throughput molecular biology platforms and automated laboratory systems.
- Experience coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Customer-facing or client support experience, with the ability to build strong relationships.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute project activities independently, applying established scientific principles to support panel production and molecular characterization.
- Design, develop, and produce custom biological panels that enable critical research, assay development, and clinical study objectives.
- Generate and qualify bulk biological materials, ensuring adherence to established quality standards.
- Apply a broad range of molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, and mammalian cell culture.
- Lead small to moderate complexity projects by developing timelines, coordinating deliverables, and troubleshooting technical challenges.
- Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and maintain accurate records within LIMS and electronic laboratory notebooks (eLN).
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to transfer products, technologies, and scientific knowledge to internal stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support the implementation of automation.
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
Mid Level
