Senior Lab Technician (Synthesis)

Roche • Branchburg, NJ

264d • $50,900 - $94,500

About The Position

A healthier future. It's 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. Branchburg is the molecular diagnostics manufacturing engine within Global Operations and a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) center of excellence. As the largest DIA manufacturing site in North America, our teams deliver a broad portfolio of PCR-based in-vitro diagnostic tests. Our operations include reagent and active diagnostic ingredient (ADI) production, filling and packaging. Our 63-acre site with ~1400 people is currently under expansion, fueled by our culture of agility, innovation and transformation. Each day we focus on delivering the value of Roche Diagnostics to patients around the world. This is a Day Shift role M-F No Weekends.

Requirements

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience required.
• Basic proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in oligonucleotide/protein synthesis and characterization and PCR technology is required.
• Ability to work under cGMP guidelines is necessary.
• Wet chemistry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties relating to production and testing operations.
• Follows departmental work instructions, SOP's, OSHA safety regulations and cGMPs to perform assigned tasks.
• Monitor and oversee lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, if applicable.
• Input production data and other work-output data into appropriate network (e.g. SAP / LIMS) and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Handle hazardous materials in activities described above.
• Maintain departmental stock rooms, keep labs stocked, prepare buffers as needed/required.
• Perform direct production or testing activities.
• Interface with internal groups to assure laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and documents conform with established practices.
• Attend required training classes and participate in on-the-job training.
• Manage schedules, workload and establish priorities using inputs from business requirements, SAP, and/or internal customer needs.
• Participate in the design and organization of experiments in conjunction with supervisor.
• Provide input in writing experimental protocols, investigations and reports.
• Serve as a resource to operations or scientific staff.
• Provide input for improving existing laboratory procedures.
• Assist supervisor in development and implementation of new procedures and evaluating new products and equipment.
• Assist with generation of written standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree