Research Associate II

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A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche. 

We are looking for a dedicated Research Associate II to join our team and contribute to impactful scientific processes. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply specialized laboratory techniques, and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality experimental results.

The Opportunity

• You design experimental protocols with minimal supervision, execute bench experiments, make detailed observations, and analyze data.
• You prepare technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses while maintaining complete and accurate records.
• You analyze data to solve problems of diverse scope and suggest creative solutions to improve work processes and the laboratory environment.
• You exercise judgment within generally defined practices in selecting methods and techniques to obtain effective solutions.
• You participate productively in cross-functional technical teams, such as failure investigation teams, and provide input to project planning.
• You train others in your areas of expertise, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions.
• You prepare and present experimental procedures and results effectively to group and project teams, monitor work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time principles.

Who you are

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science and have at least 2 years of relevant job experience.
• You know basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques.
• You are capable of searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.
• You are skilled in using word processing, spreadsheets, graphical, and presentation software applications.
• You are available to fulfill travel requirements based on business needs.

Preferred:

• You are familiar with SAFe and/or Agile principles.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 58 100,00 - 107 900,00 USD Annual .  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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