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Technician R&D - Near Patient Care

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Roche

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Dundee, +4

AI generated summary

  • You need a Science degree, lab experience, ability to work independently, strong computer and data analysis skills, plus attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
  • You will plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, maintain equipment, develop procedures, train team members, ensure compliance, and review lab notebooks for accuracy.

Requirements

  • Degree in Science
  • Proven experience working in laboratory environments
  • Confidence in operating with minimal supervision
  • Strong computer literacy and data analysis skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and numeracy skills and proactive approach in identifying and executing laboratory tasks

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and plan small-scale experiments aligning with project goals
  • Deliver clear analysis and conclusions from experiments within set deadlines
  • Assist in designing complex experiments
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, adhering strictly to defined protocols
  • Develop and document procedures (SOPs/Quality Events) for your immediate work area
  • Train team members on necessary procedures
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of Design Control, H&S, biosafety, risks, COSHH, and compliance requirements
  • Act as a reviewer for laboratory notebooks, ensuring records are accurately maintained

FAQs

What type of experiments will I be conducting in this role?

You will conduct and plan small-scale experiments that align with project goals, along with assisting in designing complex experiments.

Is experience in laboratory environments required for this position?

Yes, proven experience working in laboratory environments is a requirement for this role.

What educational background do I need for this position?

A degree in Science is required for this position.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will operate with minimal supervision while also collaborating within an assay development project team or the reagents group within R&D.

Are there any compliance or safety standards I need to adhere to?

Yes, you must ensure compliance with GLP standards and maintain awareness and understanding of Design Control, Health & Safety, biosafety, and other compliance requirements.

Will there be any training responsibilities in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for training team members on necessary procedures.

What skills are required for data analysis in this position?

Strong computer literacy, data analysis skills, exceptional attention to detail, and numeracy skills are required.

Is international business travel a possibility for this position?

Yes, international business travel may occasionally be required as this position is part of a global organization.

What opportunities for research excellence are available?

You will have the opportunity to highlight and address any out-of-trend results to continuously improve protocols and experiments.

How important is teamwork in this role?

Teamwork is essential, as you will align your experiments with project and team objectives and present your findings effectively to the team.

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
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Employees
1896
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).