Technical Development Scientist

***Please note this role may be filled at the Associate Scientist or Scientist level***

We are looking for a highly motivated microbiologist to join the Process Virology team in Purification Development within US Pharm Technical Development (PTDU). The candidate will play a critical role in developing rapid microbiological methods in close collaboration with Cell Therapy and iNeST(an RNA-based individualized cancer immunotherapy) teams.

Extensive hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge are required

in microbial physiology, bacteria growth and media development, and molecular biology analytical methods such as PCR or NGS based methods. Creative thinking, scientific rigor, experience in method development are essential. The selected individual is expected to work independently as well as in a team setting to design and execute experiments and strategies.

Main responsibilities

• Development of rapid microbiological methods with similar or better assay performance than compendial methods

• Development of PCR and NGS based rapid sterility methods to support new modality process/product development.

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments, and present results to cross-functional teams

• Author technical reports in support of microbiological method development activities

• Work collaboratively with the appropriate functions in PTD and microbiology SMEs in the Roche network.

Requirements

• PhD or Bachelors degree with minimum 5 year relevant experience or Masters with minimum 3 years relevant experience; Degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline with industrial or clinical microbiology experience.

• Candidates must have a strong background in more than one of the following areas: microbial physiology, microbial fermentation process development, microbiological tests, molecular biological methods such as PCR or NGS.

• Knowledge and experience in novel microbiological methods.

• Demonstrated trouble-shooting capabilities and problem-solving skills, and hands-on work in the lab.

• High flexibility and strong work ethic.

• A ‘can-do’ attitude, with the ability to deal with ambiguity, manage complex situations and to “think out of the box” and challenge the status quo

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage priorities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present scientific results clearly and concisely

• A strong desire to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment;

• Customer-focused, motivated, detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills

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