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The Position
Roche in 50 words
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.
The Department
In RDS R&D Reagent Research & Design - Chemistry Solutions, we set new chemical benchmarks! Based on modern synthetics and analytical methods, we design and develop a wide variety of chemical assay components for Diagnostics and Pharma. Our task is to provide chemical solutions for diagnostic questions within the entire product portfolio.
With our expertise and broad range of methods, we also accompany the whole lifecycle of active diagnostic ingredients.
The Team
The team of eight employees with technical and scientific backgrounds works on organic chemical and biochemical syntheses, especially in the field of nucleotide chemistry. We apply an agile and goal-oriented approach to develop high-quality tailor-made molecules for our internal and external customers, but we also don't forget to have fun at work.
- Performing chemical syntheses to provide complex molecular structures, particularly in nucleotide and nucleic acid chemistry as well as their precursors, for test development
- Production, isolation, purification, characterization, and functional evaluation of chemical or biochemical molecules
- Characterization and evaluation of synthesis products using various analytical methods (e.g., NMR, HPLC, MS) and handling complex physico-chemical equipment
- Documentation and presentation of your results
- Ensuring cross-site communication within an international project team
- Compliance with safety and environmental protection regulations as well as conducting work according to quality guidelines
- Additional responsibility for general tasks in the department, such as the maintenance and servicing of equipment
This position requires a willingness to work with hazardous substances.
Who you are
- You hold a PhD in the field of organic chemistry
- Several years of professional experience with a chemical-preparative background make you an expert in your field
- You have specialized in the organic-chemical synthesis of nucleosides, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and their precursors
- You already have experience in the design and production of high-quality substances and bring the necessary creativity and care to the job
- Communicating in English is already part of your daily routine
- The ability to work in a team and reliability are the essential basis of your work
This position is limited to 2 years.
Application documents
To make the application process as convenient as possible for you please add only your updated CV. References and certificates are not required at this stage.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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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.
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.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
