NGS Field Automation Scientist - East Coast

Job description

·  Job facts

Responsibilities:

Roche Sequencing & Life Sciences is inviting applications for the full-time position of NGS Field Automation Scientist for the East Coast. The successful applicant will report to the Automation Manager and have the following responsibilities:

·  Work closely with Sales team to provide pre- and post-sales support for customers who are evaluating or are implementing automated solutions for Roche’s Sequencing product portfolio, specifically the KAPA library preparation and AVENIO product solutions.
·  Perform on-site method installations, qualification, and training for our customers.
·  Provide technical feedback to the Automation Development Engineers for method modification and improvement.
·  Train and certify other Field Application Scientist on standard automation methods
·  Coordinate with customers and automation equipment providers on a variety of projects, including early access to new methods; method qualification and optimization; and generation of marketing collateral related to Roche’s automated solutions.
·  Ability to travel 50 – 75% of the time.

Requirements:

·  Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, engineering, or a closely related discipline (advanced degree, MsC or PhD, is preferred).
·  Experience operating and scripting of automated liquid handling systems, including Beckman Coulter (Biomek Fx, i5, i7 series), Perkin Elmer (Sciclone, Zerphyr), Agilent (Bravo), Tecan (Evo), Eppendorf (epMotion), and/or Hamilton (Star, Nimbus).
·  Experience with multiple computer languages preferred.
·  Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing sample preparation workflows and applications, including practical experience of genomics protocols and QC processes.
·  Customer-facing and support experience preferred.
·  Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
·  Excellent personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation.
·  Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing requirements, priorities, and schedules.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to coordinate with individuals located at different sites within the organization.

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 .

·  Who we are

As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. These products and services are used by researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide to help improve people's lives.

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.