Scientist II

Job description

·  Job facts

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Works under general supervision, to conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding.

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Makes recommendations to resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures. Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental results.

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Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader. Communicates results of experiments in the form of reports and presentations. Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.

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Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).

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Assumes accountability for own electronic notebook documentation, ensuring experimental methods and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats.

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Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation.

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May troubleshoot issues related to instrumentation.

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May establish and work with individuals or teams outside of immediate functional area or RMD.

Requirements:

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Bachelor's degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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2-6 years of industry experience

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Laboratory experience with modern molecular biology tools and techniques

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Good written and oral communication

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Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office basics, proficiency with Excel spreadsheets

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Maintain electronic laboratory notebook to document experiments and results

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Ability to work under deadlines; good time-management skills

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Ability to work in the lab for multiple hours per day and with potentially infectious material

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Ability to handle complex and variable assay setup

Desired Skills:

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Masters Degree and 4-6 years of industry experience

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Experience with basic molecular biology methods and protein library design

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Experience in protein expression and protein biochemistry

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Prior experience with automatic liquid handling is a beneficial

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Basic experimental design of screening methods and interpretation

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.