Offers “Roche”

Expires soon Roche

Scientist II

  • Internship
  • Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA

Job description



·  Job facts

Role and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will report to an R&D Team Leader, and will work within a team of scientists to conceptualize and develop a strategically aligned portfolio of products for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications.

Key responsibilities:

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Carry out high-level and early-stage proof-of-concept research to explore and validate new product ideas.

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Contribute to a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective product launch and support.

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Conduct regular project progress reviews to communicate key findings, conclusions and implications for project scope to internal stakeholders.

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Keep detailed and complete records of all experiments and project-related information.

Qualifications and education requirements include:

Requirements:

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BSc (Hons), MSc or PhD in one or more relevant subjects such as molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics.

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The ability to critically evaluate and interpret experimental results.

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In-depth knowledge and practical experience of a broad range of molecular biology techniques.

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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The ability to multitask, and to perform consistently under pressure.

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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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Well-developed communication skills and ability to articulate key findings within cross-functional teams.

Preferences:

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Familiarity with major commercial NGS technologies, platforms and applications will be beneficial.

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Practical experience with qPCR and/or NGS will be beneficial.

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Experience in product/assay development will be beneficial.

·  Who we are

At Roche, 94,000 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.

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