Job Description

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

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.

The Opportunity:

A Senior Scientist in Reagent Development is responsible for contributing to the development of new or improved reagents, which are substances used in laboratory experiments or diagnostic assays. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and collaboration with other scientists and engineers to ensure the quality and performance of the reagents. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reagent Characterization and Development: Conducting experiments to evaluate and optimize the performance of reagents, including assessing their stability, formulation, and manufacturing tolerances. 

• Quality Control Assay Development: Designing, developing, and validating assays to assess the quality of both incoming and manufactured reagents. 

• Process Development and Optimization: Contributing to the establishment of manufacturing processes for reagents and transferring these processes to operations. 

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing experimental data, forming conclusions and suggesting future experiments, generating reports, and presenting findings to project teams.

• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving issues related to reagent performance, assay development, or manufacturing processes. 

• Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with other scientists, engineers, and operations personnel to ensure the successful development and implementation of new reagents. 

• Maintaining GxP Laboratory Standards: Adhering to good laboratory practices, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the proper maintenance of laboratory equipment, laboratory spaces, and inventory.

• Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date with scientific literature and technological advancements in the field of reagent development. 

Who you are:

• A Bachelor's (5+ years) or Master's degree (3+ years) or Ph.D (< 2 years) in a relevant scientific field such as biology, chemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline.

• Several years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on reagent development or assay development.

• Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques such as molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemistry. NGS experience is preferred but not required.

• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and troubleshoot experimental issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members and present findings. 

• In summary, a Senior Scientist in Reagent Development plays a critical role in the development of new and improved reagents for research and diagnostic applications, requiring a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative abilities.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $93,300 - $173,300.00 . Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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