Scientist - #263360

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Diagnostics are an integral part of decision-making along every step of a person’s health, wellness and disease journey. A diagnostic test alone can help clinicians change the course of someone’s healthcare experience – and their life. We are a healthcare pioneer and the industry’s global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, our Diagnostics Division pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo to redefine what’s possible. Our commitment to research and development means we can bring to the market integrated solutions in diagnostic testing, laboratory efficiency, healthcare digitalization and decision support tools and software. Our products deliver increasingly precise information to help save lives, prevent or control the risk of infection and monitor treatment effectiveness.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for initiating, directing and executing scientific research, development and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing products. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Plans and executes laboratory research. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories. Makes contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Serves as an in-house and outside consultant. May act as a spokesperson for corporate scientific affairs and advise top management. Participates in development of patent applications. Promotes and participates in the professional development of scientists and laboratory facilities. Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development activities for products, methods, and/or processes to meet defined project scopes and goals
• Actively contribute to defining new components, products, or processes, and troubleshoot technical challenges
• Collaborate with senior scientists, management, or project leaders for guidance and project alignment
• Design and execute experiments, including planning experimental strategies and utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies when appropriate
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and form actionable conclusions to improve processes or documentation
• Develop potentially patentable components, systems, reagents, or methodologies for innovative solutions
• Participate in cross-functional technical teams, contributing scientific expertise and fostering collaboration
• Share knowledge and skills with team members and drive continuous improvements in workflows and processes
• Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver engaging presentations on project progress and outcomes to internal or external groups
• Ensure all work aligns with quality standards by monitoring progress and promoting a “Quality First Time” culture
  
  

Who you are:

• Ph.D. in Science
• 3 years relevant experience with a Masters Degree
• 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree
• Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and concepts
• Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents
  
  

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is $81,100 - $150,700. 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.

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