Scientist, Antibiotics Discovery

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The Position

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we focus on the discovery and early clinical development of innovative treatments for some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. 

pRED Infectious Diseases focuses on the discovery and early development of innovative treatments for specific diseases that affect the lives of millions.

The Antibiotic Discovery Group at Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel anti-infective agents for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated early-career scientist to join our diverse and global team!

Key responsibilities:



* Independently perform and coordinate experiments and studies supporting the discovery and development of novel class antibiotics.  


* Provide biological expertise to support the development of molecules in the preclinical and clinical stages


* Provide biochemical and/or genomics support on molecular target validation/mechanism of action identification and resistance assessment of the targeted pathogens versus new antimicrobial agents 


* Serve as an integral member of a diverse team of scientists involved in the discovery and development of novel anti-infective agents for the treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections

Who you are



* You are a passionate early-career scientist eager to advance anti-infective research and deliver new antibiotic solutions against multidrug-resistant pathogens within a dynamic, global team.


* You hold a PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology, supported by at least three years of postdoctoral experience specializing in anti-infective agents and genomics.


* You bring in-depth technical experience in one or more of the following domains: NGS data analysis (short- and long-read), biochemical assay development, and/or clinical microbiology techniques.


* You are adept at managing collaborations with CROs and demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills while maintaining fluency in English.


* You combine a solid foundation in microbiology with a desire to support molecules through preclinical and clinical stages, with any computational biology or programming skills being a distinct plus.

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