We are seeking a candidate in BCP group for Roche R&D lab (Lead Discovery). The candidate will be responsible in cellular and biochemical assay screening for compound profiling.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)
- Participate in in vitro assays to support drug discovery projects
- Perform compound profiling and screen
- Maintain an accurate and record all necessary information
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment and comply with relevant SOPs
- Evaluate and learn new assay technologies in drug discovery under the instruction of supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
- Candidates should be studying the bachelor or master degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology or related fields.
- Ability to understand assays and the relevance to the drug targets of interest.
- The ability to understand the design and to perform different types of assays.
- Basic understanding of biochemical, and cell-based assays
- Work schedule flexibility to accommodate the cell biology experimental constrains.
- Flexibility reporting to different supervisors to accommodate project needs.
- MS Office computer skill is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
- Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups
- Requires knowledge in using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional can-do attitude
- Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
- Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures
- Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of VWR’s products and services
- Problem-solving skills
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typically works in an laboratory or production environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level
The associate is required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull.
Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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