Senior Scientist - Surface Chemistry

Roche • Santa Clara, CA

3d • $92,600 - $172,000

About The Position

Roche Diagnostics is seeking a Senior Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team developing surface chemistries for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications and consumables. The role focuses on surface science, materials modification, and device development, with opportunities to collaborate with scientists and engineers and contribute to integrated NGS solutions.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry or a closely related field and at least 4 years of professional experience, or MS and at least 1 year of experience, or a PhD degree.
• Focus on surface science and materials modification, including development of surface modifications for biomolecule analysis.
• Expertise working with early-stage instrumentation and devices.
• Experience interpreting complex data sets and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in JMP and Python.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, a strong work ethic, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organization.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including systematic analysis of issues in complex, interconnected, multidisciplinary systems and development of data-driven solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in NGS-based applications and/or platform development, with understanding of critical surface requirements for optimal consumable performance.
• Strong understanding of the principles and challenges of surface functionalization for microfluidic and lab-on-chip consumables.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop surface modifications, novel chemistries, and protocols for NGS consumables.
• Use early-stage instrumentation and software to understand sequencing workflows and consumable requirements.
• Manipulate material surfaces at the molecular level to engineer surface energy characteristics and properties for optimal device performance.
• Design and execute studies to determine optimal process conditions for surface modifications, including sequencing data collection and detailed analysis.
• Analyze complex data sets, author technical reports, and present findings and strategic recommendations to the team and broader organization.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Benefits are available as detailed at the linked benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree