Senior Associate Scientist (m/f/d)

Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-standing client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are looking for a

Background:
In this role you are working in Analytical Development Synthetic Molecules within Pharma Technical Development. Analytical Development Synthetic Molecules is responsible for the development of resource and cost efficient analytical methods using state of the art methodologies such as e.g. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Ion Chromatography (IC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), and others. The ultimate goal of our work is a robust control strategy to release products for clinical trials, and finally for commercial supply.

Tasks & Responsibilities::

• Development, improvement and validation of analytical methods for the quality assessment of starting materials, intermediates, reaction monitoring, active substances and galenical forms
• Thorough and efficient planning, execution and documentation of experiments in collaboration with the relevant team members, analytical project lead and your supervisor, following current GxP guidelines as well as relevant SOPs
• Work on end-to-end processes in close collaboration with other associate scientists, scientists, and partners from other departments to ensure efficient analytics and continuous improvement
• Coordination of analytical activities, including sample management for the development of synthetic products
• Authoring of documents, e.g., analytical procedures, validation reports, user manuals, SOPs

Must Haves: 

• Either a Masters/Bachelors degree (Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field) OR completed vocational scientific qualification (e.g. apprenticeship) with at least 3-5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong focus on analytical development for peptide analytics
• Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation and techniques (e.g. HPLC, MS)
• Excellent command of the English language
• A strong interest/background in analytical development for peptides
• A good scientific writing style and good documentation practice for utilization of corresponding data in regulatory filings
• Excellent digital skills and an innovative mindset
• Preparedness to learn, continuously improve and apply novel ideas, tools and processes to quickly adapt to a fast changing environment
• Self-motivated, open-minded, proactive, reliable, goal-oriented and an excellent team player
• Open to new ways of working and supporting the team on the way to more flexibility and agility
• A stringent quality mindset and excellent attention to detail
• Routinely apply GxP requirements where necessary, and understand how to exert them in different clinical phases

Nice to have: 

• Experience in the field of large molecules/biologics analytics
• Strong knowledge on LC-MS applications and instruments
• Good command of the German language

Was Ihnen geboten wird:

• An opportunity to work in one of the most important pharmaceutical companies in the world
• Modern campus with lots of green spaces and meeting zones
• Central location
• Varied job profile
• Up to 10% Home office option
• Further training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team

If interested please send your complete application documents addressed to Ms Marica Hug.

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