Associate/Scientist in Protein Science – Cell Technologies

Associate/Scientist in Protein Science – Cell Technologies (m/f/d) – protein expression / mammalian cell culture / protein production / Google Suite / English

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified Associate/Scientist in Protein Science – Cell Technologies (m/f/d).

Background:
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[1]changing innovation at speed. We are offering a unique opportunity to join our team in the Roche Innovation Center Basel as Associate/Scientist Protein Science in cell technologies and protein purification. This position is located in Lead Discovery, a department within the Therapeutic Modalities function, where the discovery of chemical starting points for further optimization in medicinal chemistry is a primary focus. We closely collaborate with our therapeutic areas and functions to convert hypotheses into innovative therapeutics.

The perfect candidate:
The perfect candidate: has a university degree in biology and is experienced in recombinant protein expression systems, expression yield optimization and accompanying cell culture techniques. Additionally, the candidate has more than 3 years of experience in hands-on wet[1]lab work and in recombinant protein expression systems. Lastly, the candidate has very good English skills and knowledge in all major protein purification methodologies as well as protein-based experimental methods.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Working on Protein Science aspects throughout the process from gene to protein with a particular focus on small scale protein production with mammalian expression systems
• As an individual contributor in a matrix organization, you are lab-based and work with automated small-scale expression and purification workflows for high throughput protein production and contribute to the continuous optimization * Using your interest in lab automation to contribute to the continuous optimization of the established workflows from cell culture to protein analytics and data handling

Must Haves:

• Apprenticeship or University Degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar with superior experience in state of the art recombinant protein expression systems, expression yield optimization and accompanying cell culture techniques
• Min. 3 years hands-on expertise in wet-lab work and in recombinant protein expression systems (insect and/or mammalian systems)
• Knowledge in all major protein purification methodologies as well as protein-based experimental methods
• Very good English orally and written is a must, German is a plus
• Good IT skills MS Office, Google Suite * Efficient communicator with an aptitude for continuous learning, a solution-seeker with a sense of urgency to drive projects forward
• Independent

Nice to have:

• German is a plus

Reference Nr.: 922789TP
Role: Associate/Scientist in Protein Science – Cell Technologies (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Basel
Pensum: 100%
Start: 01.10.23
Duration: 6++
Deadline:03.08.23

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