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The Position

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (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.

You will join Roche’s Institute of Human Biology, an organization within pRED whose goal is to harness and advance the use of human model systems in drug discovery and development, as well as personalized medicine. Our interdisciplinary research bridges academic and pharmaceutical research, connecting biologists, engineers, and data scientists.

We partner and collaborate with leading scientific institutions worldwide to tackle grand challenges by assembling, funding, and leading interdisciplinary teams of experts to work on highly ambitious and complex scientific questions.

Job Mission

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join the Institute of Human Biology and contribute to our mission to disrupt the traditional drug discovery process by advancing more predictive human model systems. You will be responsible for setting up and executing automated pipelines for the generation of genetically engineered organoid models. These models will support different projects within both the IHB and pRED. You will contribute to the application of state-of-the-art CRISPR-tools in these model systems.

In this role, you will:

• Employ CRISPR/Cas9 techniques to engineer organoid cultures for disease modeling and identification of novel drug targets

• Collaborate with scientists within the IHB and pRED to develop cutting edge genetic engineering technologies in human model systems

• Optimize and automate gene editing strategies in novel human model systems in collaboration with IHB and pRED colleagues

• Supervise students or train scientists when required

• Contribution to high quality results for peer-reviewed publications

Your profile

You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You are resourceful and flexible in problem-solving and in working in a collaborative and inclusive manner. Furthermore, you are dedicated to establishing a culture of mutual support, cross-training, continuous learning and self-organization to meet project and functional goals.

Additionally, you have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a research lab and an M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in stem cell biology or a related scientific field.

• Extensive experience with CRISPR/Cas9 - mediated gene engineering.

• Extensive experience with handling adult organoid models and genetic modifications thereof. Experience with iPSCs is a strong asset.

• Extensive experience in the automatization of organoid cultures, including their culture.

• Experience in an organoid engineering facility is a strong asset

• You possess scientific and intellectual curiosity and are willing to learn and apply innovative research tools.

• Outstanding communication skills, strong passion and commitment to science and work well within a group.

• Ability to work independently, quickly set up effective networks and working relationships

The preferred start date of the position is October 2024, or upon availability. This is a temporary position with a duration of 2 years.

Application

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents: Your CV and a Cover Letter

Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date in your Cover Letter.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

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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.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.