Join Roche Diagnostics as a Scientist Lab Technician in Assay Development
The world leader in in-vitro diagnostics, Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz (ZG), is seeking an open-minded and proactive team player for the position of Scientist Lab Technician in Assay Development (m/f/d). The Assay Development team is responsible for creating molecular diagnostic and screening tests utilizing PCR technology, focusing on infectious diseases, genomics, and oncology, from initial feasibility to commercial launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting root cause analysis as part of product care handling.
- Performing routine lab work with infectious samples while leading personal experiments and their analysis.
- Planning and executing various work packages for the development of molecular diagnostics tests.
- Participating in project meetings and presenting experimental data.
- Meticulously documenting experiments using electronic lab journals in accordance with GMP standards.
- Handling and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Conducting statistical data analysis using various software and tools (e.g., JMP).
- Authoring official documents such as Design History Files.
Qualifications
- Graduate as a Biomedical Analyst Scientist (BMA HF) or an apprenticeship as a Lab Technician (Biology, Medical Diagnostics, Chemistry), or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences with practical laboratory experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional lab experience with data analysis and biostatistics.
- Excellent MS Office and documentation skills.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
- An open-minded team player with strong analytical skills to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Proactive mindset and organized working style.
- Flexible, strategic thinker who works independently.
- Preferred: Laboratory experience in a biotechnical environment with infectious sample handling at Biosafety Level 2 and experience in a GMP/GLP environment.
- Knowledge of German is a plus.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
About Gi Life Sciences
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