Job Description

Bei Roche kannst du ganz du selbst sein und wirst fur deine einzigartigen Qualitaten geschatzt. Unsere Kultur fordert personlichen Ausdruck, offenen Dialog und echte Verbindungen. Hier wirst du fur das, was du bist, wertgeschatzt, akzeptiert und respektiert. Dies schafft ein Umfeld, in dem du sowohl personlich als auch beruflich wachsen kannst. Gemeinsam wollen wir Krankheiten vorbeugen, stoppen und heilen und sicherstellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat - heute und in Zukunft. Werde Teil von Roche, wo jede Stimme zahlt.


Die Position
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.


In Roche's Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the world's toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicine. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.


This position is located in In Vivo Sciences, a Chapter within Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS), where the Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals and state-of-the-art conduct of animal experiments in Pharmacology, PK/PD and Toxicology are a primary focus. In Vivo Sciences is responsible for the Animal Care and Use Program in pRED and thus a key business enabler for all in vivo studies.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and skilled In Vivo Laboratory Technician to join our Ophthalmology research team within the In Vivo Sciences Chapter of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS). In this role, you will contribute to preclinical studies in rodents and rabbits, supporting research in toxicology, safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD).


Your impact:

You participate in ocular studies in rodents and rabbits. You administer compounds via various routes (topical, intravitreal, intravenous, oral). You collect blood, eye fluid (serial), and eye tissue (terminal) samples. You perform a range of specialized techniques and utilize advanced equipment, including: Ocular observations (Slit lamp), Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, Optical coherence tomography (OCT) You assist with or perform surgical procedures, including anaesthesia, and provide pre- and postoperative care. You participate in weekend husbandry and study activities on a rotational basis. You ensure compliance with cantonal and institutional animal welfare regulations.

Who you are

You have at least 3 years of experience as a laboratory technician, veterinary nurse (e.g., Tiermedizinische Praxisassistentin (TPA)), or in a related field. You bring hands-on experience with ocular procedures, which is essential. Experiences in preclinical in vivo studies and training in animal handling according to Swiss animal welfare legislation (LTK1) are advantageous. You are fluent in written and spoken English; German is a plus. You are committed to animal welfare, possess strong teamwork skills, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Unwavering focus, collaborative teamwork and exceptional delivery are key behaviours that drive our mission of doing now what patients need next. Together, we can be transformative.


If you are passionate about contributing to a committed team and have the dedication to partnership and innovation, Roche is the place for you!


Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference in patients' lives.


Wer wir sind
Eine gesundere Zukunft treibt uns zur Innovation an. Mehr als 100.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit arbeiten gemeinsam daran, wissenschaftliche Fortschritte zu erzielen und sicherzustellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat - heute und fur zukunftige Generationen. Durch unser Engagement werden uber 26 Millionen Menschen mit unseren Medikamenten behandelt und mehr als 30 Milliarden Tests mit unseren Diagnostik-Produkten durchgefuhrt. Wir ermutigen uns gegenseitig, neue Moglichkeiten zu erkunden, Kreativitat zu fordern und hohe Ziele zu setzen, um lebensverandernde Gesundheitslosungen zu liefern.


Gemeinsam konnen wir eine gesundere Zukunft gestalten.

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