Scientist Lab Technician Assay Development

The Assay Development team of Roche Diagnostics is responsible for the development of molecular diagnostic and screening tests based on PCR technology in the areas of infectious diseases, genomics, and oncology, from early feasibility to commercial launch.

Throughout development, the team collaborates closely with Research, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Business teams to ensure successful delivery of innovative diagnostics that meet patient needs.

• Start date: asap / 01.09.2025
• End date: 1 year
• Extension: possible

Your tasks:

• Working with high throughput lab – analyzer
• Routine lab work with infectious samples and leading of own experiments including the analysis of them
• Plan and execute different work packages for the development of molecular diagnostics test
• Participation in project meetings and presentation of experimental data
• Precise documentation of experiments using electronic lab journals according to GMP Standards
• Equipment handling and maintenance
• Statistical data analysis using different software and tools (e.g. JMP)
• Author official documents (e.g. Design History Files)

Your profile:

• Graduate as Biomedical Analyst Scientist (BMA HF) or apprenticeship as Lab Technician (Biology, Medical Diagnostics, Chemistry) or at least Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences with practical experience from the Lab (no PhD graduates)
• 2+ years of lab experience with data analyses and biostatistics
• Very good and thorough documentation skills
• English fluency written and orally is a must, German is a plus
• Open-minded team player
• Pro-active mindset and organized working style
• Flexible, strategic thinking and self-dependent person

Nice to have:

• Lab experience from a biotechnical environment with infectious sample handling Biosafety Level 2
• Experience in a GMP/GLP environment

Your application:

Please apply online. For more information about the position, please contact your Gi consultant, Marta Castellano, MSc in Biochemistry (+41 76 342 57 90).