Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position In a global, cross-functional environment, the System Development (SD) department is responsible for workflow optimization and successfully integrating hardware, software, consumables, and reagents to perform the system verification of diagnostics instruments. As a Development Engineer, you will work as a part of a cross-functional team, working on Nucleic Acid Purification, PCR and Sequencing, on developing complex diagnostics systems. You will perform hands-on experiments, Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) testing, including evaluation of system performance, error handling, and reliability improvements. Please note that this vacancy is not currently linked to an open position. We are anticipating future needs in our organization. If you are interested in this kind of role, please apply today, and we may contact you should a position matching your profile become available. In this position, you will be responsible for the following areas: Plan and execute the work packages within the area of responsibility, including reporting and escalating issues to management. Subject matter expert for an assigned area of responsibility. Provide guidance and support to team members. Generate required documentation/procedures/technical reports. Prepare and deliver presentations of project results to team and management. Experimental design and execution of the experiments in the biosafety levels S1 and S2 laboratory. Creation of Test Cases based on Product Requirements. Execution of Test Cases, analysis of the results, and creation of the respective regulatory documents. Issue tracking and verification of bug fixes/Anomalies. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. Document and maintain software functionality. Coordinate efforts with other functional areas to accomplish tasks: Hardware, Software-, Consumables-and Assay-Development. Who you are You are someone who wants to influence your development. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. A job title is not considered the final definition of who you are but the starting point. The ideal candidate for our dynamic, international team will have the following skills and experience: Degree in a relevant life science discipline (e.g. (e.g. biology, biotechnology, biomedical informatics, engineering related to life sciences) or corresponding job experience Interest in resolving technical problems and interdisciplinary teamwork Experience and willingness to work in a highly regulated industry and labs with biosafety levels S1 and S2. Familiarity with or strong interest in software and engineering applications and tools . Enthusiastic team player with good communication and collaboration skills. Solution-oriented, autonomous, and proactive working style. Proven experience in laboratory diagnostics and/or service & support, as well as supporting HW and SW, are additional assets. Working knowledge of English (written and spoken), and German a strong asset Who we are 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.
