Senior Associate

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The Position

 Collaborate with scientists and associates to support new drug discovery of

immunology under minimal supervision by a PhD scientist.

 Perform laboratory work, including but not limited to, assessing new drug target

biology, screening and characterization of small/large molecules for on-target and off-

target effects, utilizing cell-free and cell-based in vitro assays.

 Work with supervising scientist to design experiments, write experimental protocols,

independently execute research plans, analyze all data, and report experimental data

with high precision and accuracy.

 Record experimental protocols and data in electronic lab notebook system in English.

 Design and execute experiments in immunology, cancer biology, cell and molecular

biology using cell lines and primary human and mouse cells with minimal guidance.

Techniques include but not limited to Flow cytometry, immune cell isolation, , cell

activation, differentiation and proliferation assessment, cytokine detection, qPCR,

Western blot, cell line engineering, .

 Under minimal supervision, independently establish and optimize in vitro biochemical

and cellular assays; screen and characterize compounds using cell-free and cell-based

assays including but not limited to study of drug dose response, MoA, cellular efficacy,

cytotoxicity, etc.

 Work within team to study PK and PD relationship and therapeutic efficacy in relevant

disease models.

 Proactively solve problems and bottleneck to move research projects (and/or new

technologies) forward, and may serve as point of technical consultation in certain

experimental techniques and/or operation of complex instruments.

 Other related duties as required, including but not limited to purchasing reagents and

consumables, organizing and maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring laboratory

safety.

 Occasionally, may need to work in a flexible schedule to meet project milestones and

timelines.

 Prepare standard operational protocols and study reports in English.

 With supervising PhD scientist, interpret results and present to manager and team

members, and give presentations at team meetings in English.

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.