Principal Scientist Operations - Manufacturing Support

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

As a Principal Scientist Operations, you will supervise the first shift Central Weigh sub-team within the Manufacturing Support area. Manages the schedule and work assignments of the staff (5-10 employees).

The Opportunity

Staff Management and Development:

• Provides coaching, training, and development opportunities
• Offers ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress
  
  

Raw Material Dispensing and Inventory Management:

• Ensures accuracy, quality, and timeliness of activities
• Manages inventory of raw materials
  
  

Project and Work Responsibility:

• Ensures timely completion of projects, aligning activities with project critical path, and adapting to changing priorities
• Coordinates dispensing activities across shifts to meet production schedules
  
  

Communication and Representation:

• Conveys critical information to management and provides consistent feedback to teams
• May represent the department as the primary contact on projects
  
  

Procedural and Documentation Duties:

• Prepares production documents, writes/revises SOPs, and monitors lab supply inventory
• Manages documentation in accordance with procedures and handles hazardous materials if necessary
  
  

Cross-Department Collaboration and Troubleshooting:

• Serves as a resource to various departments, offering timely responses and follow-ups
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues creatively, exploring new solutions and methodologies
  
  

People and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Handles HR tasks such as hiring, performance feedback
• Manages attendance and employee grievances, ensuring alignment with project priorities
  
  

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field. Master’s Degree preferred
• You have 6 years relevant industry experience. 7 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
  
  

Are equivalencies acceptable?

Yes. Equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg, NJ is $ 60,600.00 - 112,500.00 USD Annual. 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. Benefits

Who we are

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.

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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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.