Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are looking for a
Research Histopathology Technologist
Background:
The Tissue & Spatial Technologies Platform in the 360 Labs Initiative is seeking an experienced, highly-motivated and collaborative histopathology technologist to provide focused histology services and enable user on-boarding and support for the platform's open lab. The successful candidate will have a robust background in the histological preparation of mammalian tissues and will work as a part of a matrix team, collaborate closely with experts from each of the therapeutic disease areas and functions to advance early drug discovery and participate in the early implementation and growth of the Histopathology Platform within the pRED organization.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Execute end-to-end workflows for tissue specimens, including processing, embedding, sectioning, staining (including immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH) and immunofluorescence (IF)) and digital pathology techniques such as whole slide scanning
- Perform quality control, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting across a range of histology lab instruments to ensure high-quality data production
- Provide training and support in the use of histology equipment, and collaborate with laboratory scientists to optimize tissue-based assays in early drug discovery research projects
- You embrace a continuous learning mindset by actively engaging with the scientific literature to stay up to date on new technologies/approaches used in the histopathology space
Must Haves:
- You hold a university degree in the life sciences or are a Laboratory Technologist with at least 3 years of histology laboratory experience
- You have exceptional skills in the histological preparation of mammalian tissues, including hands-on experience in fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining techniques, along with an in-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of histological laboratory equipment, and a solid understanding of regulations for assay documentation to ensure high-quality data generation
- You are a skilled experimentalist with a keen attention to detail along with robust manual dexterity and precision handling of delicate samples, such as cryopreserved nervous-system tissues, to ensure accurate and reproducible tissue preparation (e.g. cryosectioning, sectioning of in vitro samples such as organoids
- Customer-focused with a drive for growth and a questioning mindset. Skilled in creative problem-solving, organization, and implementing innovative ideas efficiently in a fast-paced research context
- Excellent communicators with a high fluency in English, a desire to continuously build a personal network and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development
What you will be offered:
- An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
- Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
- Central location in Basel
- Varied job profile
- Further training opportunities through temptraining
- Working in a dynamic and motivated team
If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Diana Afonso.
Basel-Stadt Research Laboratory Pharma Technologist ISH IF