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The Position

As a Research Associate in the Integrated Assay Solutions Team, you are responsible for conducting tissue staining and screening on VENTANA automated slide stainers and actively engaging in feasibility, characterization, verification, and validation studies for immunohistochemistry/in situ hybridization assays. You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment, contributing to SAFe/Agile planning and reporting while utilizing strong time management skills. In the day-to-day, you apply technical expertise to design, execute, and interpret experiments that support project strategies, prepare scientific documentation, and participate in cross-functional product characterization studies. Familiarity with the product development process in highly regulated industries, particularly in vitro diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with GMP, GLP, and Design Control procedures is highly desirable.

The Opportunity

• Developing and optimizing experimental protocols with minimal supervision and designing methods to address diverse and complex scientific problems.
• Conducting and analyzing bench experiments while maintaining detailed observations and accurate records.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses for group and project teams.
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to work processes, laboratory environments, and project planning.
• Applying judgment to select methods and techniques within generally defined practices and policies to obtain effective solutions.
• Collaborating and contributing as a productive team member, participating in cross-functional teams and failure investigations as needed.
• Training and mentoring team members in areas of expertise, while troubleshooting challenges and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitoring and maintaining quality standards, promoting continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with established guidelines and best practices.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology and possess 2 years of relevant job experience.

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant.

• Knowledge of assay development in a regulated industry
• Experience with VENTANA automated slide stainers
• Knows basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques. Capable of searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.
• Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

Relocation benefits are not offered for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position, based on Tucson is 57,000.00 - 81,400.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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