Publié: 25 avril 2024
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As a Technology, Innovation & Science (TIS) Scientist focusing on developing chemo-enzymatic syntheses of oligonucleotides, you are part of Roche's Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) organization. In your role, you will employ a fragment-based approach combining chemical and enzymatic methods for preparation of therapeutic oligonucleotides from the Roche pipeline. The enzymatic part of the project will focus on the application of DNA/RNA ligases for assembly of oligonucleotides.
Evaluating panels of ligases for assembly of oligonucleotides from the Roche portfolio
Optimization of process parameters for the above, thus generating Roche IP
Optimization of downstream processing steps
Synthesis of oligonucleotide fragments and building blocks using phosphoramidite chemistry
For technical and scientific networking, you will collaborate with Roche colleagues from different functions and sites, e.g. Pharma Research & Early Development in Basel, Small Molecule Process Chemistry in San Francisco
You will support global, cross-functional teams and present scientific results to stakeholders
We are seeking a candidate who possesses a Doctorate degree in the natural sciences, such as biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field, with the following qualifications:
Hands-on experience in chemical synthesis of nucleosides, oligonucleotide building blocks and oligonucleotides employing automated solid-phase synthesizers
Hands-on experience in analytical techniques such as LC/MS, NMR
Experience in carrying out enzymatic reactions, including product isolation
Experience in enzyme expression and immobilization is an advantage
Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate closely with the business
Strong coordination skills, self-driven, proactive, solution-oriented, efficient and reliable attitude
Working style motivated by flexibility, pragmatism, responsibility and innovation
Enjoy developing new methods in the lab and working with sophisticated instruments
You are open and curious and enjoy applying modern technologies to further optimize existing ways of working
Excellent command of written and spoken English, German is a plus
The planned start date of this position is as soon as possible
A cover letter, a CV (including a list of relevant publications) and the names and contacts of three references
The position is temporary for a period of one year.
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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.
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