Compound Logistics Research Associate in Small Molecule Research

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In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (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.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join Strategy and Operations (S&O), a unit within Small Molecule Research (SMR) in the Therapeutic Modalities global function, where the portfolio management, external collaborations and business operations including small molecule library strategy is of primary focus.

In the Compound Library Enhancement and Logistics (CLEL) team, we are offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Associate to work within a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to deliver high quality and time-critical research samples to drug discovery projects.

Our future team member will be an essential contributor for the production of assay plates used in all small molecule lead optimization cycles, by leveraging cutting-edge data and liquid dispensing technology as well as advanced orchestrated laboratory automation systems. In addition this role requires adaptation or development of novel compound logistics workflows and liquid handling processes.

In this role you will:

• Execute assay plate production workflows and deliver samples to project teams on a daily basis.

• Show strong problem-solving aptitude and ability to adapt laboratory processes to ensure research project needs are fulfilled and timely delivery is maintained.

• Contribute expertise in liquid handling methods to the overall CLEL optimization of plate production processes and related data flows with highly orchestrated systems (e.g. expert use of Agilent VWorks, Tecan Fluent control, GGG Scheduler).

• Nurture trustful relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external partners while helping maintain business continuity in the CLEL team by leveraging cross-training and ad hoc support of other key laboratory tasks.

You are an enthusiastic laboratory expert with an educational background in biology, chemistry or robotics and automation. You have experience (5+ years) working in a drug discovery laboratory or a highly automated environment in the pharmaceutical industry. You are experienced and passionate about the processing and production of research samples for biological assays and about their data processing with complex liquid handling automation systems. You are eager to rapidly acquire new skills and knowledge adapting to complex and evolving environments.

You want to make a difference for our research projects. You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions, development and decisions. You have a keen interest in continuously building a personal network. You are resourceful and creative 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.

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