Scientific Associate, Solid-Phase Chemistry (2-Year Fixed Term) | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Bereich der Festphasenchemie (m/w/d) befristet für 2 Jahre

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Penzberg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Oct 21, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This 2-year fixed-term position involves acting as a Scientific Associate within the Solid-Phase Chemistry cluster, which produces high-quality modified oligonucleotides, peptides, and conjugates essential for Roche’s diagnostic assays (PCR, Immuno-diagnostics, Sequencing). The role requires close collaboration with production management and group leaders to ensure products and services meet required quantity and quality standards on time. Day-to-day work includes supporting major projects—such as implementation, optimization, troubleshooting, and commissioning—and providing expert scientific and technical guidance to the three teams in the cluster. You will also ensure compliance with internal guidelines, laws, and regulatory requirements for occupational safety, environmental protection, and quality assurance. Candidates must possess a PhD in Organic Chemistry, extensive practical experience in solid-phase synthesis and analytics, and mandatory professional experience operating within a GMP production environment.

Required Skills

Education

University Degree in Chemistry; PhD in Organic Chemistry

Experience

  • Extensive theoretical and practical experience in Solid-Phase Chemistry (Synthesis, Cleavage, Purification, and Analytics of Oligonucleotides and/or Peptides)
  • Professional experience in a production environment under GMP conditions
  • Good knowledge of occupational safety

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • 2-year fixed-term contract; Willingness to be on call; Proficiency in standard IT applications