Research Associate Job at Roche – Apply Online
Roche is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that healthcare solutions reflect the communities we serve. As a global leader in pharmaceutical research, we are looking for a Senior Research Associate to join our pRED (Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development) team in Basel, Switzerland. If you are passionate about disrupting traditional drug discovery and advancing human model systems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in the biotech industry
Job Posting: Senior Research Associate at Roche
Location: Basel, Basel, Switzerland
In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development Organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicine. Join us in creating a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility, and humility, where talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
The Opportunity
We are offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced associate to contribute to our mission of disrupting the traditional drug discovery process by advancing more predictive human model systems.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and Maintain Cell Banks and complex in vitro models (cIVMs): Develop and sustain master and working cell banks, ensuring comprehensive documentation and tracking of model usage and storage conditions.
- Quality Control (QC) and Testing: Implement routine quality control measures, including contamination testing and cell line authentication, to maintain specimen integrity.
- Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure adherence to SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and quality standards.
- Specimen Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of specimens, from acquisition to distribution, ensuring efficient biosample fulfillment and inventory management.
- Tissue Processing and Protocol Development: Conduct quality checks, handle tissue distribution, and develop standardized protocols for the isolation and culture of cell types.
Who you are
You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, taking full ownership of your work and professional development. You possess a university degree in biology, life sciences, or a related field, or have equivalent experience in stem cell biology or in vitro model development.
If you are eager to contribute to a team that values partnership, innovation, and impact, Roche is the place for you! Every role at Roche contributes to transforming patients’ lives.
