Scientist Lab Technician Assay Development (m/f/d)

Scientist Lab Technician Assay Development (m/f/d) PCR / GMP / data analyses / biostatistics / English

Project:
For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for a qualified Scientist Lab Technician Assay Development (m/f/d)

Background:

The Assay Development team is responsible for the development of molecular diagnostic and screening tests based
on PCR technology in the areas of infectious diseases, genomics, and oncology, from early feasibility to commercial
launch. Our main areas of responsibility include initial prototyping; optimization of assay design to meet product
requirements and ensure manufacturability; development of test methods and acceptance criteria; transfer of reagent manufacturing instructions, test methods, and workflows to Operations; the design and execution of verification and validation activities, including guard-band studies, stability studies, and technical performance verification studies; and documentation of analytical performance for product labeling and regulatory submission packages. Throughout the product development phases, Assay Development interfaces with various departments including Research, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Business in order to create and realize what patients need next.

The perfect candidate:
Graduate as Biomedical Analyst Scientist (BMA HF) or apprenticeship as Lab Technician (Biology, Medical
Diagnostics, Chemistry) or Bachelor / Master degree in Life Sciences (no PhD graduates). Min. 2 years of lab
working experience (ideally in the Mol. Biology / PCR field) with data analyses and biostatistics. Very good MS-Office and documentation skills as well as English fluency. Open-minded and proactive team player.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Working with high throughput lab – analyzer
  * Routine lab work with infectious samples and leading of own experiments including the analysis of them
  * Plan and execute different work packages for the development of molecular diagnostics test
  * Participation in project meetings and presentation of experimental data
  * Precise documentation of experiments using electronic lab journals according to GMP Standards
  * Equipment handling and maintenance
  * Statistical data analysis using different software and tools (e.g. JMP)
  * Author official documents (e.g. Design History Files)

Must Haves:

• Graduate as Biomedical Analyst Scientist (BMA HF) or apprenticeship as Lab Technician (Biology, Medical Diagnostics, Chemistry) or at least Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences with practical experience from the Lab (no PhD graduates)
  * Ideally 2+ years of lab experience with data analyses and biostatistics
  * Very good and thorough documentation skills
  * English fluency written and orally is a must, German is a plus
  * Open-minded team player
  * Pro-active mindset and organized working style
  * Flexible, strategic thinking and self-dependent person
  Nice to have:
• Lab experience from a biotechnical environment with infectious sample handling Biosafety Level 2
  * Experience in a GMP/GLP environment

Reference Nr.: 924926 SDA

Role: Scientist Lab Technician Assay Development (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Rotkreuz
Pensum: 100%
Start: 01.07.2026

Duration: 12++
Deadline: 11.05.2026

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