Lab Technician (contract)

Roche; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Zug, Switzerland is seeking a Lab Technician to join their international team. Responsibilities include supervising laboratories, supporting R&D projects, and performing molecular biology experiments. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s in biology and be eager to work in a regulated environment. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus. This is a full-time position focused on innovation in diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated industry with biosafety levels 1 and 2.
• Enthusiastic, autonomous, and proactive working style.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratories and laboratory equipment.
• Represent the working group in the quality team.
• Support R&D and validation projects.
• Carry out molecular biology experiments following SOPs.
• Order and track test samples and consumables.
• Communicate independently with other departments.
• Report results to project managers.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Solution-oriented

Statistical data analysis

Fluent in English

German (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

In a global, cross-functional environment, the System Development (SD) department is responsible for workflow optimization and the successful integration of hardware, software, consumables, and reagents to finally perform the system verification of diagnostics instruments. As a Lab Technician, you will work as a cross-functional team to maintain and further develop launched complex diagnostic systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for laboratories supervision and laboratory equipment
• Representing the working group in the quality team for laboratories
• Support of R&D and validation projects
• Carry out and analyze molecular biology experiments following established SOPs
• Ordering, tracking, and accepting test samples and consumables according to SOPs
• Independent communication with other departments
• Report experimental results to project managers in a timely manner

Who You Are

You are someone who wants to influence your development. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

The ideal candidate for our dynamic, international team will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field preferred
• Experience and willingness to work in a highly regulated industry and labs with biosafety levels 1 and 2
• Enthusiastic team player with good communication and collaboration skills. Solution-oriented, autonomous, and proactive working style
• Experience in statistical data analysis
• You write and speak English fluently; German is a plus.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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