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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.

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED ), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

The Medicinal Chemistry Team in Pharma Research and Early Development, located in Basel, is part of Small Molecule Research. An Associate in Medicinal Chemistry belongs to a creative team accountable for driving medicinal chemistry projects through synthesis and design of molecules. You will be part of a research project team carrying out synthetic laboratory work to support the synthesis of molecules designed to address key hypotheses in drug development.

The opportunity

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Devise and implement state of the art scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments. By designing, planning and executing multi-step organic synthesis and purification of high-quality target molecules for biological screening you maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.

• Bring an already strong synthetic knowledge and look forward to keeping abreast of synthetic methodologies and technologies.

• Be a member of self-organizing teams as core elements of an agile environment able to quickly adapt, re-prioritize and pivot into new territories.

• Embrace flexible ways of working and act collaboratively and decisively.

• Propose and implement innovative and pragmatic solutions to technical problems.

• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and ensure an effective and safe functioning state.

• Ensure safe operations by complying with SHE regulations.

Who you are:

We are looking for a research associate (apprenticeship, bachelor, master or equivalent) with 0-3 years experience in synthetic chemistry.

Your creative thinking, curiousity and passion about innovation is key to be successful in this role.

You justify a track record in small molecule synthesis and hands-on chemistry experimentation in the laboratory and are a quick learner and adapt to complex and evolving environments.

The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently is key and you can demonstrate a willingness to grow.

Your Location

This position is located in Basel, Switzerland

Our commitment

Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritise encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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.