Research Associate Biophysics in Lead Discovery

at  Roche

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.
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.
In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicine. 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.
We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join Lead Discovery, a department within Small Molecule Research (SMR). You will be embedded in a highly cross-functional drug discovery industry environment where you will establish and employ biophysical and biochemical assays to drug discovery projects for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and related proteinopathies.
Role Mission
We are offering an outstanding opportunity for a Research Associate to work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists dedicated to initiating and implementing novel drug discovery projects, and to jointly shape our future portfolio as a member of a broad network of drug discovery specialists

Your impact

• You design, develop and perform biophysical and biochemical assays to characterize the interaction of antibodies, peptides, small molecules or other molecular entities with proteins or protein aggregates.
• You apply biophysical technologies such as Surface Plasmon Resonance or Biolayer Interferometry to study proteins, protein complexes or aggregates;
• You scout and implement new technologies
• You nurture trustful relationships and effectively collaborate with internal and external partners.

Who you are

• You have completed an apprenticeship or have a bachelor/master degree in biophysics, biochemistry or a relevant life science field. You bring interest and expertise in automation, data analysis, and the application of a large spectrum of technologies in biophysical and biochemical assays. As a dedicated individual with a focus on wet-lab work you use your thorough understanding of the requirements for early drug discovery projects to develop specific assays for lead identification to lead optimization.
• You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You have a keen interest in continuously building a personal network. You are resourceful and flexible in problem solving and in working in a collaborative and inclusive manner. You have a sense for ensuring that everyone has the required information at all times.You have strong oral and written communication skills and are proficient in working with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.

Our commitment
Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritise encouraging and supporting our employees on 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.
Who we are
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.

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