Scientist II

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The Position

Roche DIA Cape Town invites applications for an exciting opportunity to join the Sequencing Assay Development team as a permanent Scientist II.

You will join the Development department supporting Roche Diagnostics Sequencing portfolio. The Development department ensures quality, consistency and operational efficiency through optimised and validated processes and test methods as well as through new product design and transfer.

Your Opportunity

• Organise, conduct and monitor laboratory experiments utilising established and published procedures as well as technical and theoretical understanding.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems encountered during experimental procedures utilising scientific knowledge and understanding.
• Assume responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of experimental outcomes. Able to summarise experimental results, and review conclusions with supervisor/project leader. Communicate results of experiments
• Analyse, interpret and record experimental data in a timely manner, according to established formats. Able to produce reports and documents, and present findings at internal meetings. Able to form conclusions, and provide insight into process improvements
• Plan and execute work independently with excellent time management to accomplish assigned objectives
• Proactively communicate with supervisor/project leader with regards to key findings and critical problem areas.
• Participate in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation
• Perform work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).

Who You Are
Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) is required, and an advanced degree (Honours or Masters) in Biological/Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics or a related field, is preferred
• Minimum 2 years (or equivalent) experience in a similar role is required. This includes experience in product development, biotechnology applications, molecular biology, technical manufacturing functions or experience with NGS workflows
• Experience as a wet-lab scientist is required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of NGS applications or a proven biochemistry background will be beneficial. Knowledge of or experience in NGS library preparation or target enrichment protocols will be an advantage.
• Should possess working knowledge of reagent/assay development and manufacturing processes in a health authority regulated environment
• Knowledge of molecular cloning, protein expression/production and protein purification will be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to present at all functional levels
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Stress and time management skills

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100, 000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, weve become one of the worlds leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.