Senior Research Associate

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

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.

Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

The Opportunity

• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments, including immunohistochemical assays, to support research and product development.

• Analyzes and interprets data, generating insights and recommending next steps to advance project objectives.

• Develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots assays, workflows, and experimental protocols.

• Collaborates cross-functionally with project teams and technical leads to solve scientific challenges and meet project goals.

• Communicates results through clear presentations and documentation, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.

• Maintains accurate electronic lab records and ensures compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards.

• Supports lab operations, including reagent preparation, materials management, and use of digital platforms.

Who You Are:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field with at least 6 years of relevant experience, OR

• You hold a Master’s Degree in a scientific field with relevant experience.

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal applicant:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex scientific challenges.

• Demonstrates independence and sound judgment in developing methods and evaluating results.

• Effective team collaboration and cross-functional partnership across technical and project teams.

• Clear communication and presentation skills for conveying technical information.

• High level of organization, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

• Focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and mentoring others.

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of Arizona, is 69,700.00 - 129,400.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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