Development Expert

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Motherwell seeks a Development Engineer to enhance diagnostic platforms through innovation and teamwork. This role requires hands-on experience in engineering or science, excellent interpersonal skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Join a company dedicated to improving universal healthcare access today and for generations to come.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Development Engineer with industry experience in regulated environments.
• Completion of business-critical projects within timelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative developments of the diagnostic platform.
• Develop and verify micro-fluidic disposable.
• Transfer products ensuring a high level of Design for Manufacturing.

Skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Methodical approach

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Python coding

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. 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

At Roche, we are driven by a single purpose: creating a healthier future for everyone. Through continuous innovation and advances in science, our mission is to ensure universal access to essential healthcare - today and for generations to come. Our commitment to patients' needs is embodied in our purpose statement: "Doing now what patients need next."

The Assay and Disposable Development Chapter for Roche Cobas Lumira has been newly established in our Centre of Excellence in Motherwell, Scotland. Our mission is to support assay delivery on the Lumira diagnostic platform, aligning with Roche’s overarching business goals to reach out to more patients. We aim to enhance the development cycle delivery process by fostering a deep understanding of the platform and exploring the interactions between the instrument, disposable components, and assay chemistry. Join us in this vital role and help shape the future of diagnostics and healthcare.

The Opportunity

As part of the Assay Integration & Disposable Design team you will focus on developing a deep understanding of the diagnostic platform. Naturally curious and inquisitive, you will leverage your experience and knowledge in Engineering, Physics or Science to deliver improvements with regards to assay precision and sensitivity. You will directly influence the delivery outcome by mixing fundamental thinking with hands-on activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead innovative developments of the diagnostic platform.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for strip/instrument interface and configuration development.
• Develop robust test methods using Design of Experiments and Statistical analysis.
• Design, develop and verify the micro-fluidic disposable, providing a stable platform and allowing the bio-chemistry assay to expand its performance and capabilities.
• Liaise with Operations to seamlessly transfer the product, ensuring a high level of Design for Manufacturing (DfM, Dfx) has been incorporated during the development cycle.

Who you are:

• A hands-on Development Engineer, Material Scientist or Physicist with a level of relevant industry experience in a regulated environment working to recognised quality standard(s).
• Experience working on business-critical projects ensuring all deliverables are completed within the timelines allocated.
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering or scientific discipline and/or extensive experience working in a Technical /Innovative R&D environment.
• Confidence in operating with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to laymen, peers, and stakeholders.
• Use a methodical approach to all problem solving and report progress in a structured way.
• Define critical design inputs to product and process designs.
• Determine, categorise and develop mitigation for failure modes.

Any of the following would be beneficial: CAD drawing, Prototyping, 3D printing, fluidics knowledge, python coding, capable of modifying hardware (electrical and mechanical) and using software development tool

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.