Senior Research Associate

Roche Holding AG; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Roche Holding AG in Tucson seeks a Senior Research Scientist to design and execute experiments supporting Ventana projects. You will work independently on new assignments, analyze data, and prepare technical documents while collaborating across teams to drive scientific innovation.

You will maintain compliance with GMP/GLP and contribute to project planning. Strong literature skills and presentation software proficiency are essential in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science plus 6 years of related experience, OR a Master's Degree in Science plus at least 1 year of related experience.
• Recognized expert across a wide range of experimental techniques with strong applications.
• Ability to search scientific literature to enhance professional expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design experimental plans to support project objectives and determine methods independently.
• Execute bench experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports and analyses.
• Tackle complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables.
• Lead cross-functional teams and interface with other groups.
• Troubleshoot, implement corrective actions, and improve lab processes.
• Ensure GMP/GLP/design control compliance and maintain records.
• Present and discuss procedures and results within the department and teams.
• Mentor and train others in areas of expertise.

Skills

Experimental techniques

Literature search

Software: Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Team leadership/Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science + 6 years experience

Master's Degree in Science + 1 year experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Graphical & presentation software

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

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

Join our innovative team where you will conduct critical research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experimentation to support Ventana projects. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will exercise technical expertise and discretion to design and execute experiments that directly contribute to our project strategies. You will work in a collaborative environment, driving scientific innovation while maintaining a high level of professional expertise.

The Opportunity

• You design experimental plans to support project objectives and act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

• You execute bench experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.

• You work on extremely complex problems in which the analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.

• You participate in or lead cross-functional technical teams, such as failure investigation or core teams, and establish interfaces across other organizational groups.

• You troubleshoot problems, institute corrective actions, and identify and implement improvements to work processes and the laboratory environment.

• You ensure quality by adhering to company policies for GMP, GLP, and Design Control, while maintaining complete and accurate records.

• You prepare, present, and discuss experimental procedures and results within the department and project teams.

• You act as a productive team member by suggesting creative solutions, providing input to project planning, and training others in your areas of expertise.

Who you are

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science plus 6 years of related experience, OR a Master's Degree in Science plus at least 1 year of related experience.

• You are a recognized expert across a wide range of experimental techniques and are highly skilled in their applications.

• You are capable of searching scientific literature to gain general and specific information to maintain your professional expertise.

• You are skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and graphical and presentation software.

• You work well in a team environment, exercise independent judgment, and may supervise lower-level personnel and laboratory operations.

Preferred

• Prior histological experience, particularly with IHC, is strongly preferred.

• Current HT or HTL certification is a plus.

• A track record of recognizing and documenting activities for publication and/or patent potential, or contributing to scientific journals and conferences.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 69 700,00 - 129 400,00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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