Lab Technician Operations - (W-Sun 8am-5:30pm)

Job description

·  Job facts

Summary:

The suitable candidate works under general supervision to perform Quality Control PCR-based testing of bulks, components and finished kits for replenishment and stability monitoring purposes using established procedures and technical and theoretical understanding.

·  Sample collection, samples handling and maintenance of testing materials
·  Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality and timeliness of results
·  Analyzes data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative methods
·  Summarize experimental results in tabular and graphic form when appropriate
·  Data entry and analysis, validation of data and evaluation of trends
·  Awareness and adherence to cGMP, GLP, other regulations
·  Performs tasks according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA)
·  Participates in routine lab maintenance, routine cleaning, instrument maintenance, lab safety

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor or Associates Degree (Biology or Chemistry or Related Fields) with knowledge of PCR theory; academic laboratory experience preferable.
·  Knowledge of general laboratory practices and past experience with basic lab equipment such as pipettes and thermal cyclers is required.
·  Hands-on work experience with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology as well as experience gel-based assays is highly desirable.
·  Working experience with a GMP/GLP Laboratory environment is highly desirable.
·  Knowledge of computers/data entry is important. (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Other Skills:
We are seeking a self-motivated analyst who can work well independently as well as in a team environment. The work day is from Wednesday to Sunday and is eight and a half hours long (for example 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM) however we occasionally require longer work days and weekends to meet testing requirements so flexibility is important.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the on-line application process, please email us at US.Accommodation@roche.com .

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 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.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.