Lab Tech/Assistant I - RTD
Roche
Summary
As a Lab Technician / Assistant I, you will join our Research & Development team to ensure the smooth operation of our diverse laboratory environments. You will play a critical role in maintaining vital equipment, preparing necessary materials, and managing resources that directly support our scientific workflows.
Job description
The Opportunity
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance, cleaning, and operational troubleshooting for essential laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Monitor, schedule, and deliver portable equipment for calibration while maintaining accurate usage logs and necessary documentation.
- Monitor and prepare bulk reagents daily to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Maintain the stock room, efficiently managing and ordering laboratory supply inventory.
- Schedule internal equipment repairs and preventative maintenance to keep labs running optimally.
- Prepare and coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments for stained slides and reagents.
- Adaptively support various functional lab spaces, contributing to a collaborative and highly effective team environment.
Who you are
- High School Diploma or GED; higher degree preferred.
- Experience in a CAP/CLIA lab environment.
- Experience in GDP.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail in written instructions and documentation, and comfortable working independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with the team.
- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Physical capability to safely lift up to 45 pounds.
Preferred
- Experience with automated laboratory instrumentation, such as auto-stainers.
- Ability to use hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, nut-drivers) and test equipment (flow meters, pH meters, precision weight scales, pressure meters).
- Knowledge and skill in inventory management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in a CAP/CLIA lab environment
- Experience in GDP
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to safely lift up to 45 pounds
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.