Investigative Toxicology Associate — Roche
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality scientific data for modern regulated and non-regulated toxicology in vitro assays to inform risk assessment across discovery and development projects.
- & Competencies:
- An apprenticeship as a biology laboratory technician, or a B.Sc. / M.Sc. degree in cell biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality scientific data for modern regulated and non-regulated toxicology in vitro assays to inform risk assessment across discovery and development projects.
- Support the development, implementation, and data analysis of novel predictive in vitro safety models.
- Conduct precise data analysis, manage internal reporting within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and present key findings to internal stakeholders.
- Optimize laboratory processes continuously to increase quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
- Engage proactively with cross-functional matrix teams within Pharmaceutical Sciences to align on project milestones and prioritize laboratory schedules.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with external vendors and technology providers to assess and onboard next-generation laboratory technologies. Who You Are
- You are a curious, collaborative, and detail-oriented laboratory professional passionate about advancing healthcare through cutting-edge science.
- You bring a strong foundational knowledge of cell biology and thrive in dynamic, matrix-organized environments.
Key requirements
- & Competencies:
- An apprenticeship as a biology laboratory technician, or a B.Sc. / M.Sc. degree in cell biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience operating within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) cell culture laboratory with handling of primary cells and/or iPSCs.
- Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques, including experience with complex in vitro models, organoids or organs-on-a-chip systems.
- Proficiency with state-of-the-art imaging technologies, such as high-content imaging or confocal imaging, alongside familiarity with im
Additional details
- Join Roche, where every voice matters.
- Our mission is to continuously improve predictive accuracy, optimise dosing strategies for the right patient populations, and accelerate the development of tomorrow's safe and effective therapeutics.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with external vendors and technology providers to assess and onboard next-generation laboratory technologies. Qualifications & Competencies:
Notes and original content
- The Position
- The Opportunity
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with external vendors and technology providers to assess and onboard next-generation laboratory technologies.
- Who You Are
- Qualifications & Competencies:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Roche offer for this role?
Roche lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Roche offer?
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