Senior Principal Lab Technician
Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
In Roche’sPharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
You will join Roche’s Institute of Human Biology (IHB) , an organisation within pRED whose goal is to harness and advance the use of human model systems in drug discovery and development, as well as personalised medicine. Our interdisciplinary research bridges academic and pharmaceutical research, connecting biologists, engineers, and data scientists.
The Opportunity
In the role of Senior Principal Lab Technician*, your contributions will be key to our success:
Spearhead the development and implementation of innovative laboratory techniques, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Collaborate closely with scientists to design and conduct experiments, providing critical data that informs the direction of research projects.
Lead by example in the laboratory, maintaining meticulous records and championing best practices in lab safety and procedure.
Act as a mentor and technical advisor, sharing your expertise and promoting a culture of continuous learning and skill advancement.
Drive initiatives to optimize lab processes and technologies, staying abreast of the latest scientific advancements to keep our research at the forefront.
Who You Are
You are an ideal candidate if you have:
Extensive hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, with proficiency in a wide range of assays, methods, and techniques.
A deep understanding of experimental design and the ability to independently troubleshoot and optimize protocols.
Demonstrable experience in mentoring and knowledge transfer within a lab environment.
A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for your work, with a commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations.
The capacity to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines, building strong relationships and effectively communicating your findings.
A passion for staying connected to the science, actively engaging in the scientific community to foster a vibrant culture of innovation.
Please note that this is a temporary position.*
If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to partnership and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you! Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a committed team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now!
Our commitment
Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees in their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career. We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo.Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
