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Senior Research Associate

1-6 years
USD $68,300 – $97,500
10 Nov. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🧪 Job Title: Senior Research Associate

Category: Research & Development
Job ID: 202511-128542
Locations Available: 2 (See all on Roche Careers)


🌍 About Roche

At Roche, you can show up as yourself—valued, accepted, and respected for your individuality.
We foster a culture of openness, creativity, and connection where everyone thrives both personally and professionally.
Our mission is to prevent, stop, and cure diseases while ensuring universal access to healthcare for generations to come.


🔬 Position Overview

Opportunity Summary

As a Senior Research Associate in the Personalized Healthcare Assay Development Team, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting research, development, and manufacturing laboratory experiments.

  • Applying scientific and technical expertise to support Ventana projects.

  • Designing, executing, and interpreting experiments that shape project strategies.


🎯 Key Responsibilities

Research & Development

  • Develop and execute experimental plans, methods, and techniques to meet complex project goals.

  • Perform and analyze bench experiments; prepare detailed technical reports and data summaries.

  • Maintain accurate experimental records, supporting publications or patent filings.

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving

  • Evaluate and solve complex scientific problems using independent judgment and diverse methodologies.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and contribute to project planning.

  • Mentor and train junior team members; share expertise in scientific techniques.

  • Foster a “Quality First Time” culture across laboratory operations.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to laboratory quality standards and safety regulations.

  • Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions where required.


👩‍🔬 Who You Are

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science with 6 years of relevant experience, OR

  • Master’s Degree in Science with 1 year of relevant experience (preferred).

  • Experience in product development processes is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Strong project and time management skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data presentation tools.

  • Ability to act independently and make sound technical decisions.

  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.


💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Location: Tucson, Arizona

  • Salary Range: USD $68,300 – $97,500 annually

  • Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

  • Benefits: Eligible for full Roche benefits package (see official Roche link for details).

  • Relocation: Not available for this position.


🌐 About Roche

Roche is a global leader in healthcare innovation, with over 100,000 employees worldwide.
Our work impacts 26 million patients treated with our medicines and over 30 billion diagnostic tests conducted annually.
We are driven to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions and empower teams to reach their full potential.


⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate all applicants based on merit, qualifications, and competence, without discrimination.
We comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws.

💬 Accessibility

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