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Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (p RED) is in constant evolution. We are now looking for a highly motivated associate who will contribute to the development and application of human-relevant bioassays.

The Research Associate will join our Ophthalmology Discovery Department located in Basel, Switzerland. This group has a robust early development portfolio in both retinal and anterior segment diseases and works closely with internal and external experts across many specialties.

• Design and execution of experimental work and conduct data analysis
  
• Generate cellular in vitro models of ocular diseases
  
• Working with primary cells, cellular 3D systems or organoids (retinal, conjunctival etc)
  
• Perform cell engineering via nucleic acid-based modalities
  
• Apply state of the art molecular technologies for in vitro or ex vivo analysis such as:
  
  • expression profiling (q PCR, sc RNA/sn RNA library preparation)
    
  • protein analysis (Western blot, ELISA, FACS, Luminex, immunohisto-/ cytochemistry)
    
• Perform microscopic image analysis (fluorescence microscopy, high content imaging)
  

• 3+ years of experience in a research lab and an M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in a related scientific field, lab associate or similar education.
  
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment and data analysis software (e.g., Prism or similar, Electronic lab book, G-suite)
  
• The ideal candidate should possess scientific and intellectual curiosity and be willing to learn and apply innovative research tools, such as advanced human cellular model systems and molecular analysis in cellular resolution
  
• You have excellent knowledge of cell handling and experience in cell isolation from tissues
  
• Proficiency in English
  
• Moreover, you are a motivated research assistant with excellent scientific, communication and organizational skills, fully committed to team effort but able to work independently.
  

Are you ready to apply? We are looking for a person who thinks beyond the job offered — someone who knows that this position can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities at Roche.

Planned start date: November 2024 or upon availability

Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.
At Roche, more than 100,000 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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.