Senior Research Associate

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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 Senior Research Associate performs reagent-based or assay-based investigations to determine root cause and finds appropriate solutions to resolve on-market product issues. Scope includes primary stains, advanced staining reagents, special stains, and bulk reagents used for automated H&E, IHC (immunohistochemistry) and ISH (in-situ hybridization) applications. Collaborates with a technical team of 4 to 8 individuals within an Agile framework. Works collaboratively across functions including Global Operations or Manufacturing, Complaint Investigation and Resolution, Global Customer Support, Lifecycles, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Global organizations. Develops and drives a work culture committed to compliance, quality and customer focus.

The opportunity:

• Conducts independent reagent-based or assay-based investigations and resolution projects in alignment with business and compliance needs.

• Contributes to the technical execution and timeliness of CAPAs/NCRs and on-market support (OMS).

• Designs experimental plan to support project objectives. Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.

• Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses. Maintains complete and accurate records.

• Normally acts independently for developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Identifies and implements improvements to work processes and laboratory environment.

• Recognized expert across a wide range of techniques and their application.

• Works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.

• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Participates or leads cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation or core team.

• Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.

• Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups. Trains others in areas of expertise. Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.

• Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams. Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field with 6 yrs or more demonstrating progressive work experience of increased competencies. 

• MS in Biology/Chemistry/Biochemisty or related field with  ~1 year or more experience (Preferred)

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments within a FDA/IVDR regulated environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knows wide range of experimental techniques and skilled in their applications.

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

• Capable with searching scientific literature to gain general and specific information.

• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation.

• Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories in chemistry, biochemistry and biology.

• Excellent time management, planning, organization and problem solving skills.

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