Laboratory Technician - Assay Development | Laborant* Assay Entwicklung - Roche Mannheim

Franz & Wach Personalservice PEN

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 12, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role at Roche Diagnostics in Mannheim focuses on the development and testing of diagnostic assays, particularly Point of Care (PoC) systems. You will spend approximately 60% of your time performing hands-on laboratory experiments, including sample preparation and working with human materials like blood and plasma. Your responsibilities include planning experiments in coordination with project leads, executing systematic measurements under varying climatic conditions, and evaluating process tolerances. Additionally, you will handle data analysis and documentation, contributing to development reports and presenting results to the team. This position offers a unique entry point into a world-leading pharmaceutical environment through Franz & Wach, with a strong focus on long-term career planning and potential permanent placement. It is an ideal role for professionals who enjoy technical laboratory work combined with rigorous scientific documentation and safety compliance.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology; alternatively, a completed vocational training as a Chemical/Biological Laboratory Technician, CTA, BTA, or MTA.

Experience

  • 3-4 years in a laboratory environment if applying with a vocational qualification (Chemielaborant, Biologielaborant, CTA, BTA, MTA)
  • Professional experience in laboratory work is mandatory
  • Professional experience in assay or diagnostic system development is preferred
  • Experience handling human biological materials (blood, plasma) is preferred
  • Experience with Point of Care (PoC) diagnostic systems is preferred

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position located in Mannheim. Applicants must be comfortable working with human blood and plasma samples and adhering to strict environmental and safety guidelines.