Research Associate - in vivo technologies

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In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines.

We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to join the In Vivo Technologies Laboratory within the Systems Neuroscience Section of the Neuroscience and Rare Disease (NRD) Discovery team  lab focuses on translational in vivo models, precise compound application, and development of sensitive endpoints to improve decision‑making in drug development. In this role, you will design, conduct, and report pharmacology studies in rodents, including drug administration, stereotaxic surgeries, behavioral testing, in‑life sampling, and tissue collection.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across NRD and pRED, gaining hands‑on experience and a deeper understanding of neuroscience drug discovery.

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Neuroscience or a closely‑related area, or possess equivalent technical training and relevant experience, with a strong drive to advance research in central nervous system disorders. Candidates with a PhD will not be considered for this role.
• You bring hands‑on expertise in rodent models for brain disorders, demonstrated experience in preclinical pharmacology testing and rodent stereotaxic surgery, and hold a certification for performing in vivo animal experiments (LTK1 or equivalent).
• You have a rigorous approach to planning, study execution, and are dedicated to excellence in laboratory animal welfare and in vivo research, including data capture, analysis, and reporting.
• You are a collaborative team player motivated by the shared mission to improve the patients’ lives, thriving in a dynamic, cross‑functional, and international research environment.
• You possess exceptional planning, organization, team working, and presentation skills, coupled with curiosity and a growth mindset.
• You have demonstrated a willingness to adopt and advance new digital technologies in support of scientific research and animal welfare (prior experience in contributing to outsourced in vivo studies and/or familiarity with ex vivo characterization methods like immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging are a plus).

Please submit a CV and a Cover Letter to complete your application.

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