Research Associate II

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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.

The Opportunity

As a Research Associate II you will be responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

Responsible for supporting manufacturing of Research Use Only products for commercial distribution. Will be involved in operational processes such as: Reagent formulations, Product filling and QC testing, Packaging, and system processing of finished products.

Responsibilities:

• Designs experimental protocols and executes bench experiments with minimal supervision, analyzing data and making detailed observations.

• Prepares technical reports, quantitative analyses, and maintains accurate records while adhering to quality standards.

• Formulates Reagent Bulks and performs Quality Control activities to ensure specifications are met.

• Supports all aspects of the production process within the RUO operations.

• Suggests improvements to workflows, assists with patentable invention development, and tackles diverse scientific challenges requiring evaluative judgment.

• Collaborates effectively in team environments, contributes creative problem-solving and project planning, and trains others in areas of expertise.

• Troubleshoots issues, takes corrective actions, and presents experimental procedures and results within teams, ensuring consistent quality and compliance.

Who You Are:

• You possess a Bachelor's Degree in Science with 2+ years of relevant experience.

• You possess a basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques.

• You are capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.

• You are skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 58 100,00 - 107 900,00 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.

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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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