Investigative Toxicology Associate

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In Roches Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED) we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the worlds toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together we create a culture defined by curiosity responsibility and humility where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

At the intersection of science and innovation pREDs Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) organisation enables the discovery and development of safe and effective therapeutics at optimal doses in relevant populations with a vision to power translation continuously improve the accuracy of our predictions and accelerate the development of tomorrows medicines. By seamlessly integrating our three core pillarsTranslational Safety Translational Pharmacology and Biomarkerswe drive end-to-end asset development across the entire value chain from target assessment to on-market support. Our mission is to continuously improve predictive accuracy optimise dosing strategies for the right patient populations and accelerate the development of tomorrows safe and effective therapeutics.

As an Investigative Toxicology Associate you play a pivotal role in the development validation implementation and execution of nonclinical in vitro cell culture-based assays for translational safety this hands-on laboratory role you leverage modern scientific tools to maximize insights drive innovation and advance our therapeutic pipeline within a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality scientific data for modern regulated and non-regulated toxicology in vitro assays to inform risk assessment across discovery and development projects.

• Support the development implementation and data analysis of novel predictive in vitro safety models.

• Conduct precise data analysis manage internal reporting within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and present key findings to internal stakeholders.

• Optimize laboratory processes continuously to increase quality efficiency and safety standards.

• Engage proactively with cross-functional matrix teams within Pharmaceutical Sciences to align on project milestones and prioritize laboratory schedules.

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external vendors and technology providers to assess and onboard next-generation laboratory technologies.

You are a curious collaborative and detail-oriented laboratory professional passionate about advancing healthcare through cutting-edge science. You bring a strong foundational knowledge of cell biology and thrive in dynamic matrix-organized environments.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• An apprenticeship as a biology laboratory technician or a . / . degree in cell biology biotechnology biomedical engineering pharmacology toxicology or a related scientific discipline.

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience operating within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) cell culture laboratory with handling of primary cells and/or iPSCs.

• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques including experience with complex in vitro models organoids or organs-on-a-chip systems.

• Proficiency with state-of-the-art imaging technologies such as high-content imaging or confocal imaging alongside familiarity with imaging analysis tools.

• Other technologies of a cell culture / molecular biology lab such as generation and analysis of FACS data qPCR ELISA etc.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English with a natural ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Ready to apply If you are excited about this opportunity we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through our portal ensuring you include your updated CV or resume a cover letter detailing your interest and fit for the role and copies of your diplomas and any relevant certificates.

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.

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