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The Position

The Analytical Research & Development department (PTDC-A) is part of Pharma Technical Development (PTD) and responsible for analyzing drug substances and dosage forms of synthetic molecule development products. The ultimate goal of our work is a robust control strategy to release pharmaceutical products for clinical trials and finally for commercial supply.

The Hyphenated & Special Technologies (HST) section provides key scientific customer support mainly with Mass Spectrometry (MS) separation sciences and innovative special technologies. More than 20 mass spectrometry experts verify the safety and quality of our products by identity testing characterization and quantification of any type of impurities.

The Opportunity

As our new member of the HST team you will step into a pivotal role acting as an analytical detective. You will use state-of-the-art high-resolution LC-MS and GC-MS systems to solve complex structural puzzles identifying and characterizing unknown impurities in our small molecule oligonucleotide and peptide portfolio. Your work will directly impact project decisions accelerate development and ultimately ensure the quality and safety of medicines for patients.

• Solve analytical challenges by independently designing and executing hands-on lab experiments for the structure elucidation of unknown impurities from e.g. process development forced degradation studies and troubleshooting activities.

• Apply your expertise in cutting-edge techniques including qualitative LC-HRMS 2D-LC-HRMS and GC-HRMS to analyze complex drug substances and drug products.

• Critically evaluate and interpret complex analytical data and provide clear and concise conclusions in English that guide project teams and support regulatory filings.

• Actively identify opportunities to enhance our workflows evaluate new software tools and contribute to the continuous improvement of our analytical capabilities.

• Proactively partner with project leads and stakeholders across various functions ensuring analytical insights are directly communicated understood and integrated into project decisions.

• Actively participate in cross-functional projects and proactively share knowledge and insights with colleagues both within our group and across the wider organization.

Who you are:

You are a passionate analytical expert who finds deep satisfaction in solving complex structural puzzles and sharing your knowledge. You thrive in a collaborative high-tech environment and are motivated by the direct impact your work has on developing new medicines.

Core Qualifications:

• A higher education (Masters or PhD in Chemistry Biochemistry or related field) or an apprenticeship as a laboratory technician with a minimum of 5 years of direct hands-on experience in structure elucidation using LC-HRMS.

• Proven in-depth experience in interpreting high-resolution MS and MS/MS spectra for small molecules peptides or oligonucleotides.

• Hands-on skills in developing and optimizing chromatographic (HPLC GC) and mass spectrometry methods.

• Basic NMR experience

• A pragmatic proactive solution-oriented and accurate workstyle that effectively balances independent project responsibilities with active team collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and proficiency in German

What Sets You Apart (Advantageous Skills):

• A keen interest in digital innovation with exposure to tools like GeneData Expressionist ACD/Labs or programming languages (Python JavaScript).

• Practical experience with the maintenance and troubleshooting of HPLC GC and MS instrumentation as well as hands-on experience with 2D-LC-MS and preparative HPLC.

• Comfortable and experienced in working with MS instruments and software from various vendors.

Are you ready to bring your unique qualities to Roche and make an impact

Apply now and join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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.

Lets build a healthier future together.