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The Position
Join Roche and play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of our pharmaceutical products. As a QC Specialist, you will support the core of our manufacturing operations through accurate and timely product testing, data integrity, and continuous improvement in a hands-on, lab-based role where scientific precision meets real-world impact.
This is a regular Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM position, offering stability, predictability, and work-life balance while supporting critical business operations.
The Opportunity
You will:
Perform and review routine and non-routine analytical testing of in-process and final product samples to support manufacturing timelines.
Document, verify, and report test results in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and Roche/Genentech quality standards.
Support lab operations including housekeeping, equipment upkeep, inventory management, and reagent preparation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including method optimization, process enhancements, and implementation of new technologies.
Troubleshoot testing issues and lab equipment, initiating and supporting investigations where necessary.
Author and revise SOPs, test methods, and lab documents to maintain accuracy and compliance.
Train and support team members in lab procedures, best practices, and quality systems.
Participate in cross-functional projects such as method validation, method transfer, and equipment qualification.
Lead or support discrepancy investigations, identify root causes, and define corrective actions for lab-related issues.
Ensure all GMP training is completed in a timely and compliant manner.
Actively contribute to a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to all Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) requirements.
What makes this role unique:
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values knowledge sharing and mutual support.
Gain exposure to global quality standards and contribute to impactful work with real patient outcomes.
Build a solid foundation for long-term career growth in quality and manufacturing within a world-leading biotech company.
Who You Are
You're detail-oriented, hands-on, and passionate about delivering quality in every task. You’re looking for a role where your expertise and initiative make a daily difference.
You bring:
A degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
1–3 years of QC or lab experience in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in biotech or pharmaceuticals.
Practical knowledge of analytical laboratory operations, cGMP, and quality systems.
Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and equipment maintenance.
Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
A proactive mindset focused on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
