Scientist II

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The Position

To remain competitive in the next-generation sequencing (NGS) space, the Development department is responsible for new product design and development, this also includes continuous improvement of existing product lines. The main focus is to ensure product quality, consistency and operational efficiency through the development of optimised and validated processes and test methods. 

Your Opportunity

• Organise, conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilising established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures utilising scientific knowledge and understanding. 

• Assume responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental outcomes. Able to summarise experimental results, and review conclusions with supervisor/project leader. Communicate results of experiments.

• Analyse, interpret and record experimental data in a timely manner, according to established formats. Able to produce reports and documents, and present findings at internal meetings. Able to form conclusions, and provide insight into process improvements.

• Plan and execute work independently with excellent time management to accomplish assigned objectives.

• Remains current with developments in the fields that are relevant to roles and responsibilities. 

• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.

• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).    

Who you are

Qualifications and Educational Requirements 

• An advanced degree (Honour’s or Master’s) in Biological/Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics or a related field, is preferred.

• Minimum 2 years’ (or equivalent) experience in a similar role is required. This includes experience in product development, biotechnology applications, protein engineering, enzymology, technical manufacturing functions or experience with NGS workflows.

• Experience as a wet-lab scientist is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NGS applications or a proven biochemistry background will be beneficial. Knowledge of or experience in NGS library preparation or target enrichment protocols will be an advantage. 

• Working knowledge of reagent/assay development and manufacturing processes in a health authority regulated environment.

• Knowledge of molecular cloning, protein expression/production and protein purification will be beneficial. 

• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to present at all functional levels.

• The ideal candidate will be action oriented and excited to find solutions to complex and constantly changing challenges/problems.

• Analytical and problem solving, stress and time management skills.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.