Development Engineer (contract) — Roche
- Location
- Rotkreuz
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
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. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
In a global, cross-functional environment, the System Development (SD) department is responsible for workflow optimization and successfully integrating hardware, software, consumables, and reagents to perform the system verification of diagnostics instruments.
As a Development Engineer, you will work as a part of a cross-functional team, working on Nucleic Acid Purification, PCR and Sequencing, on developing complex diagnostics systems. You will perform hands-on experiments, Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) testing, including evaluation of system performance, error handling, and reliability improvements.
Please note that this vacancy is not currently linked to an open position. We are anticipating future needs in our organization. If you are interested in this kind of role, please apply today, and we may contact you should a position matching your profile become available.
In this position, you will be responsible for the following areas:
- Plan and execute the work packages within the area of responsibility, including reporting and escalating issues to management.
- Subject matter expert for an assigned area of responsibility. Provide guidance and support to team members.
- Generate required documentation/procedures/technical reports.
- Prepare and deliver presentations of project results to team and management.
- Experimental design and execution of the experiments in the biosafety levels S1 and S2 laboratory.
- Creation of Test Cases based on Product Requirements. Execution of Test Cases, analysis of the results, and creation of the respective regulatory documents. Issue tracking and verification of bug fixes/Anomalies.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. Document and maintain software functionality.
- Coordinate efforts with other functional areas to accomplish tasks: Hardware, Software-, Consumables-and Assay-Development.
Who you are
You are someone who wants to influence your development. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. A job title is not considered the final definition of who you are but the starting point.
The ideal candidate for our dynamic, international team will have the following skills and experience:
- Degree in a relevant life science discipline (e.g. (e.g. biology, biotechnology, biomedical informatics, engineering related to life sciences) or corresponding job experience
- Interest in resolving technical problems and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Experience and willingness to work in a highly regulated industry and labs with biosafety levels S1 and S2.
- Familiarity with or strong interest in software and engineering applications and tools .
- Enthusiastic team player with good communication and collaboration skills. Solution-oriented, autonomous, and proactive working style.
- Proven experience in laboratory diagnostics and/or service & support, as well as supporting HW and SW, are additional assets.
- Working knowledge of English (written and spoken), and German a strong asset
Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Roche offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Rotkreuz is CHF 78'500 - 119'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Roche. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Roche during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zug?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zug's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zug's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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