Scientist R&D Nucleotide Chemistry | Scientist* R&D Nukleotidchemie - Roche Penzberg

Job Summary

This role offers an opportunity to join Roche Diagnostics GmbH in Penzberg as an R&D Scientist specializing in Nucleotide Chemistry. The core responsibilities involve performing complex chemical syntheses to produce sophisticated molecular structures, specifically nucleotides, nucleic acids, and their precursors, crucial for test development and early market supply. Day-to-day tasks include characterizing and evaluating synthesis products using various analytical methods such as NMR, HPLC, and MS, along with operating specialized physicochemical equipment. The scientist is also responsible for meticulous documentation and presentation of results, ensuring cross-site communication within international project teams, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should possess a degree in Organic Chemistry or a comparable field (Master's or PhD advantageous but not mandatory) and several years of professional or academic experience in preparative chemistry, coupled with fluent German and good English skills. This is a chance to apply specialized chemical expertise within a high-quality R&D environment.