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The Position

At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

The Position

In the Immunology group, we are developing cutting edge therapies to treat rare blood disorders. As a member of Immunology, you will be part of a highly collaborative, international group of research associates and scientists that are developing medicines for the future.

We're currently looking for a creative and experienced research associate to validate and apply ex vivo/in vivo transgenic models to study rare blood disorders These will require you to apply prior experience of animal handling and managing animal (mouse) cohorts for different pharmacological studies.

Contract duration: 14 months.

Start date: Q1/2025

Responsibilities

These responsibilities capture a portion of what your work will look like:

• Use transgenic mouse models to support different rare blood disorder projects.

• Collaboratively design, execute, and interpret data from preclinical ex vivo/ in vivo studies in the area of rare blood disorders

• Work with primary cells and tissues including patient-derived material

• Continuously improve test systems, treatment, analysis, and data evaluation. Contribute to work process optimization including data capture, storage and assay automation

• Work closely with all members of the group, share duties, maintain a clean work environment and actively contribute to the positive work atmosphere within the group

Who You Are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You enjoy teamwork, diligence and efficiency. You show initiative, organize multiple tasks effectively and take pride in delivering results of high quality. You are looking for a company where you receive the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Working in a multicultural environment motivates you. As a fast learner you actively drive the quality of the requirements.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Life Sciences (cellular/ molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, hematology, stem cell biology), or completion of an apprenticeship for a research associate (“Lehrabschluss”) with at least 3 years of academic or industry experience working with in vivo models.

• LTK module 1, FELASA or equivalent certification.

• Mouse work experience; managing transgenic animals, injections, tissue sampling and processing

• Experience in cell culture and applying analytical technologies such as flow cytometry and ELISA for data analysis and result evaluations.

• Technical and theoretical background/expertise in immunology, hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) and bone marrow (BM) biology (desirable).

• Scientific accomplishments and successful collaborations documented by publications in high-impact journals (desirable)

• Skillfully able to interact effectively with people, work in a team, and have strong commitment to teamwork

• You can communicate fluently in English

• Excellent data management and record-keeping skills

If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now.

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities at Roche.

Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.