Lab Scientist Automation and Immune Cell Biology (m/f/d)

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The Position

In Roche's Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (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 is located in Immune Cell Biology, a department within the Discovery of the pREDs Large Molecules Research, where the development of next generation biotherapeutics and in particular deciphering of their mode of action by physiologically relevant cellular assays is the primary focus. We closely collaborate with our therapeutic areas and functions to convert therapeutic hypotheses into innovative therapeutics.

Job mission

We are offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Automation Scientist (m/f/d) to work with a highly engaged team of immune cell & molecular biology experts for the establishment and implementation of automated high throughput FACS and Imaging workflows relevant for in vitro diverse cellular assays. You will be responsible for developing and implementing an end to end automation strategy starting with sample registration and ending with data storage & analysis.

Your impact

• Designing, developing, implementing and maintaining applications that enable to track, optimize, and automate lab workflows including sample registration & preparation, flow cytometry, Incucyte and High Throughput Imaging for diverse cellular systems such as primary cells, iPSC-derived cells & cocultures as well as organoids.
• Developing end to end automation workflows and shaping automation platforms as well as programming robotic systems such as liquid handlers, robotic arms and incubators to execute a wide range of cell assays.
• Shaping our automation platform and establishing best practices for the implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Scientific understanding in cell biology (with emphasis in immune & neurobiology) and hands-on experience in automated high throughput immunological cell assays for screening purposes.
• Collaborates across teams, including automation, data science, and software, to meet the workflow needs of bench scientists, troubleshoot and resolve issues, enhancing our applications' functionality and user experience.
• Nurturing trustful relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external partners.

Your profile

You thrive in and are dedicated to establishing a culture of mutual support, cross-training, continuous learning and self-organization to meet project and functional goals. You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment that gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You know how to prioritize, how to create clarity and focus.

• You have a PhD in natural science with at least 3 years experience in drug discovery.
• Your strong experience in developing high throughput automated in vitro assays combined with your background in cell biology enables you to support our technology and portfolio projects.
• Your hands-on experience in programming fully automated high throughput FACS and Imaging workflows allows you to shape and implement our automation strategy.
• You have experience with vendor software supporting automation and a strong willingness to become a champion for internal digital workflow platforms, driving adoption and continuous improvement across teams.
• You are resourceful and flexible in problem solving and in working in a collaborative and inclusive manner with strong oral and written English communication skills.

This position is fixed-termed to two years.

Your application

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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.

Roche at Penzberg, near Munich, employs more than 7,000 people. The site is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and the only Roche site with research, development and production for both Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof. From your beginning with Roche, our motivated team will welcome and support you. Numerous opportunities for personal development, flexible work hours, attractive compensation packages and special family assistance programs are available.

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