Senior Lab Technician (Synthesis)

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The Position

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Branchburg is the molecular diagnostics manufacturing engine within Global Operations and a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) center of excellence. As the largest DIA manufacturing site in North America, our teams deliver a broad portfolio of PCR-based in-vitro diagnostic tests. Our operations include reagent and active diagnostic ingredient (ADI) production, filling and packaging. Our 63-acre site with ~1400 people is currently under expansion, fueled by our culture of agility, innovation and transformation. Each day we focus on delivering the value of Roche Diagnostics to patients around the world.

This is a Day Shift role M-F No Weekends

A Sr. Lab Tech position is available in the Oligonucleotide Development Group for an individual with experience in Oligonucleotide synthesis and oligonucleotide characterization by analytical HPLC/UPLC and UV-VIS methods.

The opportunity:

• Performs a variety of duties relating to production and testing operations .  Follows departmental work instructions, SOP’s, OSHA safety regulations and cGMPs to perform assigned tasks. Monitor and oversee lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, if applicable, input production data and other work-output data into appropriate network (e.g. SAP / LIMS) and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• ​Duties may include handling of hazardous materials in activities described above. Depending upon area of assignment or primary focus, may maintain departmental stock rooms, keep labs stocked, prepare buffers as needed/required which may also include performing direct production or testing activities. Monitor lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, if applicable, input production data and other work-output data into appropriate network (e.g. SAP / LIMS) and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Duties may include handling of hazardous materials as described above. Depending upon area of assignment or primary focus, may perform various manufacturing and testing duties in addition to maintaining departmental stock rooms, log books, preparing buffers as needed/required which may also include, performing direct manufacturing activities such as bulk formulation, filling, sub-assembly and sample testing.

• Interface with internal groups to assure laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and documents conform with established practices. Attends required training classes and participates in on-the-job training. Manages schedules, workload and establishes priorities using inputs from business requirements, SAP, and/or internal customer needs.

• Participates in the design and organization of experiments in conjunction with supervisor.  Providing input in writing experimental protocols, investigations and reports may be required.  Serves as a resource to operations or scientific staff. Provides input for improving existing laboratory procedures.  Assist supervisor in development and implementation of new procedures and evaluating new products and equipment.  Assist with generation of written standard operating procedures.

Who you are:

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry preferred

• 2-4 years of relevant experience required

• Basic proficiency with MS Word and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge and experience in oligonucleotide/protein synthesis and characterization and PCR technology is required.

• Ability to work under cGMP guidelines is necessary.

• Wet chemistry experience is preferred.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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