biochemist

biochemist Seattle, WA

Roche
Full Time Seattle, WA 10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description

The Position

Roche Diagnostics acquired Stratos Genomics (SBX Nanopore Sequencing) in 2020 for its novel Sequencing by eXpansion (SBX™) technology. SBX™ uses unique applications from chemistry, biochemistry, electrochemistry, and protein engineering to sequence DNA by nanopore in rapid time with high accuracy and low cost.

The role will be a laboratory position focused on developing and optimizing library preparation for our novel approach that has the potential to disrupt the industry and facilitate care that patients need. The right candidate is self-driven and highly motivated to help solve and simplify cross-functional complex problems. You will also have excellent communication skills and will remain flexible in a fast paced environment. Biochemistry is the hub that collaborates with all departments in the lab, putting them at the front lines for new and exciting results. The position is salaried with hours dependent on lab needs and project deadlines.

Please include a cover letter outlining why you want to work with us, your specific interest in our technology, and how you would contribute to our success.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Molecular biology, Protein Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-experience.

  • 7+ years related lab experience. 8-10 years preferred.

  • Strong molecular biology background

  • Experience with library prep, related equipment, and protocols

  • Clean lab habits. Able to work with highly sensitive samples and limit contamination

  • Ability to follow complex protocols

  • Proficient in Excel

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • 5+ years relevant l background in NGS

  • Flexible and adaptive in a frequently changing environment

  • Ability to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment

  • Desire to learn new skills and grow his/her knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies

  • Strong desire to work in a demanding, high-energy, hands-on environment

Job Duties

  • Produce libraries for SBX sequencing. This includes both experimental and production libraries

  • Preparation of routine reagents and solutions

  • Update personal notebook, databases and tracking sheets as new lots are produced

  • Build databases as needed for tracking experimental and production intermediates

  • Work closely with the library and biochemistry teams - we make changes quickly and they need to be communicated effectively

  • Effectively communicate mistakes

  • Troubleshoot errant results

  • Assist junior team members with experimental design, data analysis as needed

  • Design and execute experiments, based on sound scientific hypotheses

  • Summarize data, and communicate results via emailed reports, and/or in presentations to various groups

  • Maintain contamination free lab spaces as you move through clean rooms to processing amplicon

  • The ideal candidate will continually look for ways to improve experimental workflows, data analysis, and SBX chemistry as a whole. This technology is in development so it’s critical to always improve and innovate

Relocation benefits are not offered for this role. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Seattle, WA is $100,000 and $130,000. 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 here: Benefits

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the on-line application process, please email us at [email protected].

biochemist
Roche

www.roche.com/careers
Pleasanton, CA
Thomas Schinecker
$10+ billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
1896
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