Research Associate 2

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Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

Responsibilities:

* Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.
* Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.
* Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.
* Maintains complete and accurate records.
* Normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions on new assignments.
* Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.
* Assists in identifying and reducing to practice patentable inventions.
* Works on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
* Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
* May participate in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation team.
* Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.
* Trains others in areas of expertise.
* Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.
* Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.
* Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.
* Other duties as assigned by management.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Science.

Experience:

2 years of related work experience.

Relocation benefits are not offered for this role.

The expected salary range for this position is $55,100- $101,800. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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