Scientist I

Roche is looking for a Scientist I in Pleasanton, CA. This is a 6+ months contract on W2 with a great possibility of conversion to FT.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Optimizes target enrichment workflows for ease of use, turnaround time, and performance.


• Performs nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and optimizes output for downstream processing.


• Operates nucleic acid analysis instruments for quality and quantity assessments; this includes qPCR instruments, fluorometers, Agilent Bioanalyzer and TapeStation.


• Uses Next-Generating Sequencing instruments to produce data for downstream analysis.


• Performs feasibility, verification, and validation studies with the goals of product development and product launch.


• Accurately and consistently records experimental methods, materials, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.


• Analyzes data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and determines future experiments.


• Presents findings or comprehensive project status reviews at internal meetings.


• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with personnel in cross-functional teams.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 0-2 years of lab experience


• Experience with next-generation sequencing-based workflows including nucleic acid extraction and library preparation is a must


• Familiarity with laboratory automation/liquid handling, qPCR, nucleic acid analysis tools is preferred


• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to take ownership and accountability of the assignment


• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams