Scientist I, Assay Development

Summary: Roche is a global healthcare company dedicated to advancing science and ensuring access to healthcare. The Scientist I will be part of the Assay Development team, focusing on developing products for next-generation sequencing systems and contributing to R&D strategies for related applications. Responsibilities: - Conducting complex laboratory experiments under general supervision by applying technical and theoretical knowledge to established scientific procedures - Resolving experimental hurdles by identifying procedural problems and recommending actionable solutions to ensure project continuity - Ensuring the accuracy, quality, and strict timeliness of all experimental results and data sets through diligent oversight - Communicating critical findings and project statuses to leadership through formal reports, technical presentations, and routine updates - Maintaining rigorous documentation of methods, materials, and results in compliance with internal safety guidelines and external regulatory standards like OSHA - Authoring high-level technical documentation, including SOPs, Design History Files (DHFs), and manuscripts, utilizing advanced technical writing skills - Facilitating laboratory excellence by participating in routine maintenance, supply management, and the implementation of ISO and QSR quality standards Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience - Minimum 0-3 years of related experience required - Experience in biochemistry and molecular biology - Ability to work in a team environment and to quickly learn and apply new skills, procedures, and approaches - Ability to recognize and resolve basic problems encountered in the experimental procedure - Data analysis skills - Good documentation skills Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experiences with PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and quantitation - Experiences with NGS library preparation Required Skills: Biochemistry, Molecular biology, PCR, Nucleic acid extraction, Nucleic acid quantitation, Next-generation sequencing (NGS), NGS library preparation, ISO quality standards, QSR quality standards, Data analysis Benefits: A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.