Investigative Toxicology Associate

The Opportunity

As an Investigative Toxicology Associate, you play a pivotal role in the development, validation, implementation, and execution of nonclinical in vitro cell culture-based assays for translational safety assessment. In this hands‑on laboratory role, you leverage modern scientific tools to maximize insights, drive innovation, and advance our therapeutic pipeline within a highly collaborative environment.

• Deliver high‑quality scientific data for modern regulated and non‑regulated toxicology in vitro assays to inform risk assessment across discovery and development projects.
• Support the development, implementation, and data analysis of novel predictive in vitro safety models.
• Conduct precise data analysis, manage internal reporting within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and present key findings to internal stakeholders.
• Optimize laboratory processes continuously to increase quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Engage proactively with cross‑functional matrix teams within Pharmaceutical Sciences to align on project milestones and prioritize laboratory schedules.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external vendors and technology providers to assess and onboard next‑generation laboratory technologies.

You are a curious, collaborative, and detail‑oriented laboratory professional passionate about advancing healthcare through cutting‑edge science. You bring a strong foundational knowledge of cell biology and thrive in dynamic, matrix‑organized environments.

• An apprenticeship as a biology laboratory technician, or a
  
  B.Sc. / M.Sc. degree in cell biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience operating within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) cell culture laboratory with handling of primary cells and/or iPSCs.
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques, including experience with complex in‑vitro models, organoids or organ‑on‑a‑chip systems.
• Proficiency with state‑of‑the‑art imaging technologies, such as high‑content imaging or confocal imaging, alongside familiarity with imaging analysis tools.
• Other technologies of a cell culture / molecular biology lab such as generation and analysis of FACS data, qPCR, ELISA, etc.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English, with a natural ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.