Roche
Postdoctoral Fellow – Next-Gen Sequencing Systems, Research & Early Development
Santa Clara
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$106kDetected 25 days ago
PythonClinical TrialsClinical ResearchBioinformaticsqPCRMolecular BiologyNGSResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- By accelerating clinical research, streamlining workflows, and expanding assay menus, we are also broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to adoption.
- Joining our Systems Technology Group, you will play a major role in the Research and Early Development of new technology, devices, and instruments associated with our next-generation DNA sequencing and molecular diagnostic platforms.
- At the heart of these instruments are highly integrated microfluidic systems capable of automating intricate workflows and handling complex biochemistry.
Responsibilities
- You will assist with current projects to master our chemistry, materials, and methods, gaining critical expertise in how we design, fabricate, bond, simulate, operate, characterize, and troubleshoot complex systems and processes.
- You will develop and implement microfabrication processes, including photolithography, etching, drilling, bonding, and dicing-and utilize precision metrology instruments to characterize components and evaluate manufacturing methodologies.
- You will test, characterize, and troubleshoot complex fluidic systems and devices. Develop and optimize workflows on these systems while collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive technical progress.
- You will select, procure, install, validate, operate, repair, and maintain lab/fab equipment and custom instrumentation.
Requirements
- You have a Ph.D. in Bioengineering or a closely related discipline with a thesis focused on solving a molecular biology problem with clever engineering.
- You have a solid understanding of physics, engineering, chemistry, molecular biology and sequencing fundamentals.
- You have demonstrated experience with advanced microfabrication techniques (lithography, thin-film deposition, wet/dry etching, and thermal fusion bonding processes).
- You have demonstrated success porting complex biochemical assays or workflows onto novel fluidic systems and optimizing performance using a systematic approach.
- You have a solid publication record, including at least one first-authored and peer-reviewed publication in a top-tier journal.
- You have demonstrated experience with Python scripting for instrument hardware control.
- You have a demonstrated interest regarding market trends
- you have a foundational knowledge of our peers work.
Nice to have
- You have experience designing and testing microfluidic systems with active components and integrated sensors.
- You are proficient in operating and interpreting data from analytical instruments (e.g., qPCR, dPCR, Bioanalyzer/TapeStation, Qubit, NanoDrop).
- You have a high-level perspective with the ability to see the bigger picture and a desire to challenge the status quo.
- You are a team player, you have strong problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills
- you are known for your high level of attention to detail at scale in a fast-paced environment.
- You have strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
- you are hands-on, self-directed, organized, conscientious.
- You have strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, continually changing environment
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is $100,000 - $106,000.
Company info
- 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.
- If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
- At Roche, we are developing the next-generation of sequencing systems.
- We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with a proven track record of excellence in developing novel technology for biological applications.
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