Scientist

Summary This position will form part of the Primary and Special Stains Development team and responsible for initiating, directing and executing scientific research, development and manufacturing process strategies to support new and existing products. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Plans and executes laboratory research. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories. Makes contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Serves as an in-house and outside consultant. May act as a spokesperson for corporate scientific affairs and advise top management. Participates in development of patent applications. Promotes and participates in the professional development of scientists and laboratory facilities. Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Responsibilities Conducts research and development activities for products, methods and/or processes. Projects are assigned with defined scope and goals. Direction is provided by more senior scientists, management or project leader. Participates in efforts to define new components, products or processes and identify technical challenges. Makes suggestions to improve work processes. Creates potentially patentable components for systems, reagents or processes. Plans and executes assigned projects; utilizes thorough technical and theoretical understanding of numerous techniques. Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and provides/implements process or document improvements. Applies advanced scientific knowledge to projects. Executes experiments; participates in experimental design. Utilizes DOE where appropriate. Participates in cross-functional technical team activities. Shares knowledge and expertise with others. Participates in project planning, process updates and contributes to experimental design. Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to own or other groups. Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Science required plus 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience OR Entry level with a Ph.D. Knowledge, Skill or Ability Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with others and independent thought. Strong understanding of scientific principles and concepts. Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role Who we are At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics. Unless entitled to a reasonable accommodation under applicable law, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with customer requirements, the company’s health and safety obligations and/or applicable law or guidelines. Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the on-line application process, please email us at US.Accommodation@roche.com. Job Level: Individual contributor