• Job Description

  Req#: 202308-118208

  The Position

  Are you looking for a new scientific challenge? Do you want to take your development into your own hands and are you looking for a company where you can take on responsibility and design things creatively? Then you are right with us!

  For our StartUp Science trainee program, we are hiring committed university graduates (m/f/d) with a PhD who, with vision, expertise, international orientation, curiosity and courage, implement projects relevant to our company and actively help shape changes and make an impact for the society. Is building networks and driving progress on a national and international level important to you and would you like to have an experienced manager by your side as a personal mentor?

  Then this is your chance!

  Who we are

  In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Cell & Gene Therapy organization, we are united by our vision to drive and realize cell and gene therapies by translating scientific progress into life-changing experiences for patients. Our core business is to bring game-changing viral vector based therapies from early clinical supply into the market to serve patients with an unmet clinical need to cure diseases. We are doing this by developing world-class AAV manufacturing processes using cutting-edge technology for the whole value chain. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to make extraordinary life-changing gene therapies a reality for the patients.

  What to expect?

  As a StartUp Trainee Science you will join an expert team in the area of Cell Culture Development for viral vector based therapies.

  • The main objective of your work is to lead the media development as part of our global cell culture platform with the goal to implement high-performing cell culture media in our clinical and commercial manufacturing processes.

  • To achieve your goals you will develop and employ cutting-edge technologies supporting media development and cell characterization while you are supported by a global team.

  • As part of a global team, you will work closely together with colleagues from different sites of the Roche group.

  • In addition to an intense training-on-the-job you can foster your own development and your career by dedicated trainee seminars and workshops.

  • Development of a network through job rotations with global collaboration partners in Europe and the US and interaction with different interfaces and with current and former trainees.

  Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

  • You lead the media development towards a global media platform for the production of viral vectors using mammalian cell cultures.

  • You are responsible for the project strategy, progress and implementation of the developed media in the global cell culture platform for clinical and commercial manufacturing.

  • You coordinate, present and discuss your activities and outcomes in a global team being an integral part of the global cell culture platform team between Roche, Spark and Genentech.

  • You identify, evaluate, develop and implement suitable tools and approaches like using transcriptomics and further -omics to support media development and cell characterization.

  • You are driving further technology and innovation projects supporting the optimization of viral vector production processes.

  Who you are

  • A degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or similar area holding a PhD

  • A strong background in media development for mammalian cell cultures, ideally in the field of AAV production, is necessary for this position.

  • In-depth knowledge on cell metabolism, cell biology, and cell cultivation and fermentation techniques.

  • Expertise in molecular biology methods like transcriptomics and -omics data interpretation.

  • You are characterized by your careful, independent and responsible way of working as well as your enjoyment of working in a team.

  • You foster collaborative and trusting relationships and enjoy working in an international environment.

  • Strong affinity for IT and data analysis skills.

  • Fluent English skills, written and spoken, are natural to you, German would be a plus.

  The duration of this trainee program is set for three years.

  What happens next?

  • First we are looking forward to receiving your application with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter expressing your motivation. At the moment we do not need any further documents such as certificates.

  • As a next step we are planning a virtual interview to get to know you better.

  • The last step will be a Get2Know event on our Penzberg campus where we would like to give you the possibility to meet us in person and to learn more about us and our daily challenges. The event is planned for mid/end of October.

  We are looking forward to your application!

  Your contact to us! With people. For people.

  Do you need more support?

  Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions. Please send an email to

  germany.talent_acquisition@roche.com

  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 at Penzberg, near Munich, employs more than 7,000 people. The site is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and the only Roche site with research, development and production for both Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof. From your beginning with Roche, our motivated team will welcome and support you. Numerous opportunities for personal development, flexible work hours, attractive compensation packages and special family assistance programs are available.

  Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  606018 F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics.

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