R&D Specialist - Diagnostic Products

About the role

Roche is looking for an R&D Specialist in Sant Cugat del Vallès to contribute to the development and lifecycle maintenance of diagnostic products. The work covers areas such as clinical chemistry, immunoassays, coagulation analytics and mass spectrometry, in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory experiments, including sample preparation, solution and buffer preparation, analytical testing and complex test series.
• Contribute to the development and optimisation of biochemical, immunodiagnostic and analytical methods, including experimental design and testing conditions.
• Analyse and interpret data, identify trends and deviations, and help with troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Document all experimental activities and results according to quality standards, SOPs, data-integrity principles and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and communicate results through technical reports and project or team meetings, including in English when required.
• Support the operation, maintenance, calibration and qualification of laboratory equipment and analytical systems, documenting deviations where applicable.
• Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional partners on development, product maintenance, regulatory and technical activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or equivalent degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacy or a related field; alternatively relevant vocational training or an advanced technical qualification with laboratory experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with biochemical, biological, medical, diagnostic or analytical methods.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, good documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of SOPs, quality requirements and laboratory safety standards.
• Good working knowledge of English.

Nice to have

• Experience in IVD, diagnostics, medical devices or regulated laboratories.
• Knowledge of immunoassays, clinical chemistry, coagulation or mass spectrometry.
• Assay or method development, troubleshooting, Design of Experiments, ISO/IVDR requirements or equipment qualification.