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Senior Scientist

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Scientist
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Category: Research & Development
Job Id: 202501-100940


Company Overview

Roche is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing its importance in delivering healthcare on a global scale. We value individuality and believe that inclusion is key to understanding varied healthcare needs. By joining Roche, you contribute to a shared passion for exceptional care where every voice matters.


Position Overview:

At Roche, we aim to advance science to provide more time for people with their loved ones. In 2020, Roche Diagnostics acquired Stratos Genomics, bringing their unique Sequencing by Expansion (SBX™) technology into our portfolio. As a Senior Scientist, you will engineer and synthesize molecular building blocks that support this novel technology, which significantly enhances the accuracy and throughput of nanopore sequencing.

You will play a key role in advancing our SBX technology and contributing to improved sequencing capabilities and patient outcomes.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Research & Experimentation: Design and execute innovative, well-controlled experiments with high attention to detail.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and drive cross-functional teams towards achieving project goals.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify and troubleshoot problems with creative solutions.
  • Project Goals: Contribute to defining and achieving timely project objectives.
  • SOP Development: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to aid in the production of reagents and starting materials.
  • Reagent Production: Participate in the production of reagents and starting materials.
  • Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and protocol development.
  • Laboratory Records: Maintain accurate, detailed, and reliable laboratory records.
  • Presentations: Present findings at group or departmental meetings.
  • Lab Maintenance: Ensure cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
  • Process Improvement: Propose and develop improved processes to optimize the above functions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 6 years of laboratory experience in advanced nucleotide/heterocyclic chemistry, phosphorus chemistry, and/or complex multi-step organic synthesis.
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Organic Synthesis, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, with at least 8 years of experience,
    • OR Master’s degree in Organic Synthesis, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, with at least 7 years of experience,
    • OR PhD in Organic Synthesis, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, with at least 4 years of experience.

Additional Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and a creative mindset.
  • Strong attention to detail in research and execution of experiments.
  • Capability to maintain thorough, accurate laboratory records and produce meaningful presentations.
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized lab environment.
  • Passionate about the impact of SBX technology on advancing sequencing and patient outcomes.

Why Roche?

Roche offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare technology. Join us and be part of a company dedicated to improving lives through innovative scientific research and groundbreaking solutions.