Associate Scientist in Analytical Development for Synthetic Molecules (fixed- term for 2 years)
Roche
Office
Basel Headquarter, Switzerland
Full Time
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The Position
“Pharma Technical Development” is a global organization with over two thousand people dedicated to the development of new medicines to meet patients' needs. We actively collaborate and develop creative technical solutions to expertly deliver the pipeline and supply high quality products to patients. The group excels in its work through innovation, teamwork, dedication, and mutual respect and contributes every single day to bring new therapies to life and hope to patients.
The Opportunity
Analytical development for synthetic molecules is responsible for the development of resource and cost-efficient analytical methods by use of state of the art and innovative techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography, gas or ion chromatography or mass spectrometry. The ultimate goal of our work is the development of a robust control strategy to release products for clinical trials, and finally for commercial supply.
Develop, improve, and validate analytical methods for the quality assessment of various pharmaceutical materials and forms.
Plan and execute experiments and their documentation with team members and supervisors, following GxP guidelines and SOPs.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient analytics, continuous improvement, and the coordination of analytical activities for synthetic products.
Evaluate new technologies and support innovation projects.
Author key documents like analytical procedures and validation reports, and potentially contribute to regulatory submissions and validation campaigns based on your profile.
Who You are:
Vocational scientific qualification with 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and techniques like HPLC, GC, and KF.
Strong interest and background in analytical methods' development, with a solid understanding of GxP requirements.
Excellent scientific writing skills, documentation practice, and a strong quality mindset.
Self-motivated, proactive, and a strong team player with the ability to quickly adapt to a fast-changing environment.
Fluent in English, with good German skills being a plus. Work experience in a GMP environment and peptide analysis is a definite advantage.
Should this have piqued your interest, apply with your current CV and a Motivation Letter, where you indicate your preferred start date.
Please note, preferred candidates have been identified, but we welcome additional applications.
If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now!
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.
Associate Scientist in Analytical Development for Synthetic Molecules (fixed- term for 2 years)
Office
Basel Headquarter, Switzerland
Full Time
August 5, 2025