Research Associate in-vivo Pharmacology in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Temporary Position for 2 years

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In Roches Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED) we make transformative medicines for patients in order 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.

pRED Cardiovascular & Metabolism Immunology (CMI) located in Basel Switzerland focuses on the discovery and early development of innovative treatments for specific diseases that affect the lives of the cardiovascular and metabolism area we are developing cutting-edge therapies to treat metabolic diseases.

We are currently looking for a diligent and highly motivated Research Associate with a strong industry background to join our Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CVM) in-vivo pharmacology department. In this role you will design and execute in-vivo experiments in rodents to evaluate the pharmacodynamics efficacy and safety of novel therapeutic candidates for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

• Establish validate and use disease relevant rodent models (e.g. obesity and diabetes) and readouts to support various drug discovery projects.

• Collaboratively design and execute in-vivo studies and interpret data from in-vivo experiments to assess the pharmacodynamics and therapeutic efficacy of novel compounds.

• Support the development and characterization of novel in-vivo models for obesity-related comorbidities.

• Diligently follow national and international animal welfare laws and align with the companys commitment to the 3Rs (Replace Reduce Refine).

• Continuously improve test systems analyses and data evaluation. Contribute to work process optimization including data capture storage and assay automation.

• Work closely with all members of the group share duties maintain a clean work environment and actively contribute to the positive work atmosphere within the group.

• MSc/BSc in Life Sciences or completion of an apprenticeship for a research associate (Lehrabschluss)(no PhD) with at least 3 years of industry experience working with in-vivo models.

• Mouse work experience required; managing animal cohorts injections via various routes behavioral assays mouse monitoring tissue sampling and processing.

• LTK1 or equivalent is required.

• Experience in rodent models of obesity and functional readouts such as glucose and insulin tolerance tests body composition analysis whole-body metabolism (Promethion) blood pressure.

• You communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally. Skillfully able to interact with people and have strong commitment to teamwork.

• Excellent data management and record-keeping skills are required.

At Roche we aim high to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact on patients and healthcare systems worldwide this is the place for you.

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