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.

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.

This position is located in the Pathology and Applied Safety Science chapter, a department within the Pharmaceutical Sciences function.  We drive the non-clinical safety assessment of drug candidates from small molecules to complex biological products during the discovery and development phases at Roche.

We are currently seeking a highly talented and committed Lab Automation Expert to strengthen our group and enable the lab of the future by developing and implementing lab processes and data automation solutions. 

As part of our dynamic team, you will:

Develop and implement automation-friendly 2D and 3D cell culture protocols.

Miniaturize and implement standard assays and lab activities.

 Handle end-to-end automation project execution.

Automate data flow between instruments, IT systems, and data storage.

Act as a super-user and run workstations.

Train users on automated platforms.

Provide first-level support for automated lab equipment.

Contribute to the development of an automation strategy.

You hold qualifications such as an M.Sc. or higher in cell biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with relevant job experience compensating for lower degrees.

You have valuable experience in pharmaceutical laboratory automation. Your talent and motivation make you a skilled automation expert.

You have knowledge of molecular biology, mammalian cell culture techniques, and laboratory work in a BSL2 environment. You bring at least 3-5 years of professional experience in programming and operating liquid handling robots (Tecan Freedom EVO/Fluent, Beckman Biomek, Hamilton STAR/Vantage, or similar). You have a good understanding of programming languages (e.g. Python). 

You possess excellent scientific, communication, and organizational skills; you are fully committed to team efforts but able to work independently. You are proficient in English, and German proficiency is a plus.

Unwavering focus, collaborative teamwork and exceptional delivery are key behaviours that drive our mission of doing now what patients need next. Together, we can be transformative.

If you are passionate about contributing to a committed team and have the dedication to partnership and innovation, Roche is the place for you! Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference in patients’ lives. 

Apply now and join us in making an impact!

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.