Research Associate

Research Associate

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

In the cardiovascular and metabolism area, we are developing cutting edge therapies to treat metabolic diseases. As a member of the metabolism group, you will be part of an international group that includes scientists and clinicians that are developing medicines for the future. We are currently looking for a diligent, talented and highly motivated research associate with experience in in vivo biology and in cell/molecular biology to join our dynamic and highly collaborative research team.

Responsibilities:

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

• Executing diverse in vivo experiments (glucose metabolism, behavioral assays, muscle physiology or similar) and managing necessary animal welfare requirements (LTK2)

• Characterizing novel chemical compounds using molecular and cellular biology techniques (Seahorse, IHC, western blot, etc)

• Collaborating on the development of new experimental strategies with our research scientists

• General lab management and organization, incl. maintenance, safety, inventory, etc.

• Contributing to data analysis and communicating results to the team

• Taking and maintaining detailed documentation of data

Qualifications:

• Vigorous “can do” mentality to succeed in a dynamic and highly collaborative research team

• Apprenticeship as a laboratory technician (EFZ-Biologie/Chemie) preferred, Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Life Sciences or related fields possible

• Allowance to conduct animal experimentation (active LTK2) and experience with rodents is necessary

• Relevant industrial work experience is strongly preferred

• Hands-on experience in molecular (protein and RNA methods) and cellular (cell culture, IHC, etc.) biology methods is desired

• High motivation, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills to support our team

• Open and collaborative spirit

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.