Immunology Scientist, Spatial Transcriptomics and Proteomics

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The Position

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 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.

The Position

In the Immunology Therapeutic Area, we are developing cutting edge therapies to treat inflammatory diseases. As a member of the Immunology group, you will be part of an international team that includes scientists and clinicians that are developing immunologic medicines for the future.

We're currently looking for a creative, lab-based scientist with strong expertise applying spatial omics and other in vitro technologies to elucidate mechanisms relevant to immune-mediated diseases.

Responsibilities:

These responsibilities capture a portion of what your work will look like:

• Develop and apply state-of-the-art technologies, incl. spatial transcriptomic and proteomic technologies and aid in developing dedicated data analysis pipelines to elucidate mechanisms of disease and therapeutic interventions

• Collaboratively design, conduct and interpret preclinical in vitro studies for the validation and characterization of targets or therapeutic agents in close cooperation with scientists and research associates

• Act as an experienced resource within the Immunology function and in project teams, and demonstrate clear and professional verbal and written communication

• Liaise and collaborate with team members and external experts. You are well-connected to the drivers of new and emerging scientific innovation and technologies in this fast-progressing field

Who You Are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You are looking for a company where you receive the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Working in a multicultural environment motivates you. As a fast learner you actively drive the quality of the requirements.

• You possess a PhD degree in Life Sciences (immunology, cellular/ molecular biology, pharmacology or a closely related discipline). Significant scientific accomplishments documented by publications in high-impact journals

• Diligent and passionate about wet-lab work, dedicated to team work

• Technical and theoretical expertise in immunology; experienced in good experimental design, including the planning, conduct and analysis of spatial transcriptomic and/or proteomic procedures incl. data analysis

• Ability to effectively present and discuss scientific data and concepts with colleagues and teams. Skillfully able to interact effectively with people, both internally and externally

• Excellent data management and record-keeping skills

• You can communicate fluently in English

Our commitment

Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritise encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Who we are

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.