RNA Biology Associate — Oligonucleotide Screening

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED) seeks an experienced Lab Associate focused on molecular biology and RNA biology to join the Nucleic-acid-based medicines team in Basel.

You will support screening oligonucleotide therapeutics, develop RNA technologies, perform qPCR and digital PCR, and prepare tissue samples from animal studies. This role offers a collaborative environment at Roche where scientific curiosity is encouraged.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in molecular biology or related field with 10+ years in drug discovery.
• M.Sc in related field with 5+ years in drug discovery.

Responsibilities

• Support screening of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics.
• Develop RNA technologies and perform molecular assays.
• Set up and execute cell-based screening assays and maintain cell culture.
• Perform digital PCR and qPCR to support portfolio projects.
• Prepare tissue samples from animal studies for molecular analyses.

Skills

Molecular biology

RNA biology

qPCR

Lab automation

Education

B.Sc in molecular biology

M.Sc in related field

Tools

Digital PCR

qPCR

Job description

Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED) seeks an experienced Lab Associate focused on molecular biology and RNA biology to join the Nucleic-acid-based medicines team in Basel.

You will support screening oligonucleotide therapeutics, develop RNA technologies, perform qPCR and digital PCR, and prepare tissue samples from animal studies. This role offers a collaborative environment at Roche where scientific curiosity is encouraged.